COCU 2- Computer Network Installation Management

Group Member : LOH TAN SENG

: LIM WEI YUAN

TITLE: Local Area Network(LAN)

CONTENT

• INTRODUCTION
• ADVANTAGES
• DISADVANTAGES
INTRODUCTION

LAN (Local Area Network) is

• A computer that interconnects computers within a limited area such
as residence, school, laboratory, university campus or office building.
• A minimum required LAN server, the coupling device (Repeater,
Hub, Switch, Bridge), the computer (client), network card (Network
Interface Card - NIC) and cable (cable) to connect the computers
together. 
DIAGRAM
ADVANTAGES OF LAN (Local Area Network)
• Resource Sharing: LAN provides resource sharing such as computer resources
like printers, scanners, modems, DVD-ROM drives, and hard disks can be shared
within the connected devices. This reduces cost and hardware purchases.
• Easy and Cheap Communication: Data and messages can easily be shared with
the other computer connected to the network.
• Data Security: Since data is stored on the server computer, it will be easy to
manage data at only one place and the data will be more secure too.
DISADVANTAGES OF LAN (Local Area Network)
• Covers Limited Area: LANs are restricted in size they cover a small area like a
single office, single building or a group of nearby buildings.
• Privacy Violations: The LAN administrator can see and check personal data files of
each and every LAN user. Moreover, he can view the computer and internet history
of the LAN user.
• Data Security Threat: Unauthorized users can access important data of an office or
campus if a server hard disk is not properly secured by the LAN administrator.
• High Setup Cost: The initial setup costs of installing Local Area Networks is high
because there is special software required to make a server. Also, communication
devices like an ethernet cable, switches,  hubs, routers, cables are costly.
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