Monday, May 16, 2011

Computer Networks

a) A router passes information from network to another keeping the traffic separate (control traffic)
    two settings internal e.g. inhouse, external e.g. outside of house

b) WIFI and Bluetooth - transferring data between devices without the need for a physical connection or       wiring
    WIFI is faster than bluetooth so bluetooth is used by mobile devices to transfer smaller files
    Differences:
    Bluetooth is only between two devices through agreement
    Bluetooth creates its own network

c) To set up a network you need to have an isp, router and a browser

d) advantages-communication, transfer of files, resources, share storage, common (all similar)
    disadvantages-virus', malware, hackers, loss of resource, loss of connection

e) id's and passwords are used to divide personal files by accounts, authorize different access
    home directory=personal area of network
    

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