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Files can be stored on a central computer (the file server) allowing data to be shared throughout an organisation.
Files can be backed up more easily when they are all on a central fileserver rather than when they are scattered across a number of independent workstations.
Networks also allow security to be established, ensuring that the network users may only have access to certain files and applications.
Software and resources can be centrally managed.
Network versions of software often allow for their speedy installation on workstations from the file server.
Expensive devices such as laser printers or scanners can be shared.
There really two different things.LAN is Local, think inside the building.WAN is Wide Area Network, think connections between buildings, but inside the same company.
Comparison chartImprove this chartLANWANData transmission Error:Experiences fewer data transmission errorsExperiences more data transmission errors as compared to LANData transfer rates:LANs have a...
One way to categorize the different types of computer network designs is by their scope or scale. For historical reasons, the networking industry refers to nearly every type of design as some kind of...
A LAN (local area network) is a group of computers and network devices connected together, usually within the same building. By definition, the connections must be high speed and relatively...