Networks

client-server model

• Client computers connect to server 

• Server provides access to a resource/service

Advantages of client-server compared to peer-to-peer

• Only one point of failure 

• Easier to manage users/access 

• Easier to backup 

• Easier to keep data secure. 

• Technicians can more easily remotely install / monitor

Purpose of a network switch

• Joins computers/devices together on a LAN 

• Receives packets/data 

• Recipient’s MAC address is given in packet header

• Send packets/data out the correct port to the specific computer device

To be finished soon