Different Types of System Networks in Kudler Foods Project
Identifying the Types of Networks
LAN
A LAN is referred to as a local area network which is a system that interconnects computers in the work place or home typically using a switched Ethernet to tie everything together. I think Kudler Fine Foods should use a LAN to connect each of its systems into the same network allowing the systems to communicate using packet switching. Each computer would be hard line meaning a direct connection using an Ethernet cable.
WAN
A WAN is a wide area network that allows each location of Kudler Fine Foods to communicate among each other regardless of their location. This means that Del Mar, La Jolla, and Encinitas can all communicate business to business and carry out their daily functions even though they are in different locations. WAN’s works in conjunction with a LAN branching off of the company’s network usually using a leased line.
WLAN
A WLAN stands for wireless local area network which Kudler Fine Foods can use running their RF hand scanners, laptops, and printers wirelessly. A benefit to using a WLAN is it is cost effective as the computer or device does not require running cables to connect to the network, and it does not need to be in line of sight of the wireless router (WAP) to operate. A typical WLAN can operate in ranges of 3 to 150 m speeds capable of reaching up to 54 Mbps. WAP’s can be set up every 100 m or so to allow a connection no matter where you are in the store. Here is a picture to show how a WAN works:
Security When running any type of network you need to have security in place to keep threats out. I would like to start with the WLAN by using a WPA2 which will encrypt the network with a 256 bit key that would be required to log into the network. Risk of running a WLAN is higher because of the threats of hackers that may try to crack the system. This is why using a WPA2 is better because of the long key lengths to improve security. Employees of Kudler fine Foods should not be given the
LAN
A LAN is referred to as a local area network which is a system that interconnects computers in the work place or home typically using a switched Ethernet to tie everything together. I think Kudler Fine Foods should use a LAN to connect each of its systems into the same network allowing the systems to communicate using packet switching. Each computer would be hard line meaning a direct connection using an Ethernet cable.
WAN
A WAN is a wide area network that allows each location of Kudler Fine Foods to communicate among each other regardless of their location. This means that Del Mar, La Jolla, and Encinitas can all communicate business to business and carry out their daily functions even though they are in different locations. WAN’s works in conjunction with a LAN branching off of the company’s network usually using a leased line.
WLAN
A WLAN stands for wireless local area network which Kudler Fine Foods can use running their RF hand scanners, laptops, and printers wirelessly. A benefit to using a WLAN is it is cost effective as the computer or device does not require running cables to connect to the network, and it does not need to be in line of sight of the wireless router (WAP) to operate. A typical WLAN can operate in ranges of 3 to 150 m speeds capable of reaching up to 54 Mbps. WAP’s can be set up every 100 m or so to allow a connection no matter where you are in the store. Here is a picture to show how a WAN works:
Security When running any type of network you need to have security in place to keep threats out. I would like to start with the WLAN by using a WPA2 which will encrypt the network with a 256 bit key that would be required to log into the network. Risk of running a WLAN is higher because of the threats of hackers that may try to crack the system. This is why using a WPA2 is better because of the long key lengths to improve security. Employees of Kudler fine Foods should not be given the