Answer to Question #263419 in Computer Networks for Shanu

Question

Discuss the benefits and constraints of different network system types and the main IEEE Ethernet standards that can be used in above LAN and WLAN design.

Answer 1

Benefits

• Sharing devices such as printers saves money.
• Site licences are likely to be cheaper than buying several standalone licences.
• Files can easily be shared between users.
• Security is good - users cannot see other users' files unlike on stand-alone machines.

Constraints

• Purchasing the network cabling and file servers can be expensive.
• Managing a large network is complicated, requires training and a network manager usually needs to be employed.
• If the file server breaks down the files on the file server become inaccessible. Email might still work if it is on a separate server.
• Viruses can spread to other computers throughout a computer network.

IEEE 802 wireless standards. IEEE 802 is a collection of networking standards that cover the physical and data-link layer specifications for technologies such as Ethernet and wireless.