LAN,

WLAN
and
WAN
Advantages of WLANs

It is cheaper because there

are less cables.
It is easier to connect it to a
network.
Different devices can be
connected easily.

Disadvantages of a WLAN

Slower transfer rates

Limited transfer distance
Physical obstacles can limit
transmissions
Less Security

safari, chrome and internet

browser.
ISP Web Browser
An ISP (Internet Service
Provider) is a company that
provides services allowing
you to access the internet.

You need to set up an account

with them and set up a monthly
fee that provides you with
internet access.
A web browser is the software
used to locate, retrieve and
display the content on the World
Wide Web such as images, web
pages and videos. Internet
Service providers include BT,
Virgin and Sky.
Proxy Server

Connecting a LAN to the

Internet
The Internet is a WAN because it
covers a global range.
The hardware and software
needed to connect a LAN to the
Internet includes:
-

Router to connect LAN to

Internet
Proxy Server to send
requests for pages and
receive pages to be passed
on to users.
Internet browser to search
for information such as

The role of a proxy server when a

LAN is connected to the internet
is to:
-Acts as a web server
-A buffer between Internet and
LAN
-Server passes requests to the
internet
-Passes the requested pages to
individual computers
-Cache/ Store webpages- pages
often visited are loaded quicker
-Used to monitor internet usage
-Can block certain sites