what are the advantages and disadvantages of LAN?

Question

wireless, wired... i just need to find out about it and find out about the advantages. my tutor didnt tell me what kind so i am doing both.

Answer 1

If you are talking about a fixed wired LAN then the main disadvantage is that unless your building is cabled up completely then you'll need to put in new cables every time you add new devices. The advantage on the other hand it that as long as your network is behind a good firewall then it makes attacks from the outside world difficult.

Wireless networks give you the advantage of being easy to set up and easy to expand. There big disadvantage is they can be difficult to secure.

Answer 2

Advantage or disadvantage over what?

Edit: OK - let me try to anticipate your answer and re-ask your question. Why would someone put in a LAN?

A LAN allows multiple devices (computers, printers, servers, and many more) to SHARE a common physical communication path. Example: you have a small office with 5 computers, a printer, and an internet connection. The LAN will allow all of the computers to have access to the printer and internet, as well as sharing files between themselves. If there was no LAN, they are like computers sitting in the middle of the desert and only able to print if a printer was directly connected to it.

Hope this helps

Answer 3

Depends what kind of LAN you re talking about
Wired LAN
Advantages
connect computers together
sharing files
sharing recourse's printers

Disadvantages
Limited to a certain geographical area
Can be no secure
not very particle over wide areas
need to be maintained regularly

stuff like that
get Britannica it has all that
:-)
hope it helps

Answer 4

I'm not sure I understand your question. LAN stands for Local Area Network, which includes wired and wireless network. What are trying to compare it to.

Answer 5

Advantages of Network Speed. Sharing and transferring files within Networks are very rapid. Thus saving time, while maintaining the integrity of the file. Cost. Individually licensed copies of many popular software programs can be costly. Networkable versions are available at considerable savings. Shared programs, on a network allows for easier upgrading of the program on one single file server, instead of upgrading individual workstations. Security. Sensitive files and programs on a network are passwords protected (established for specific directories to restrict access to authorized users) or designated as "copy inhibit," so that you do not have to worry about illegal copying of programs. Centralized Software Management. Software can be loaded on one computer (the file server) eliminating that need to spend time and energy installing updates and tracking files on independent computers throughout the building. Resource Sharing. Resources such as, printers, fax machines and modems can be shared. Electronic Mail. E-mail aids in personal and professional communication. Electronic mail on a LAN can enable staff to communicate within the building having tot to leave their desk. Flexible Access. Access their files from computers throughout the firm. Workgroup Computing. Workgroup software (such as Microsoft BackOffice) allows many users to work on a document or project concurrently. Disadvantages of Network Server faults stop applications being available Network faults can cause loss of data. Network fault could lead to loss of resources User work dependent upon network System open to hackers Decisions tend to become centralised Could become inefFicient Could degrade in performance Resources could be located too far from users Network management can become dif

Answer 6

state your question properly and then we might know what your on about