COMM 226 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Mac Address, Local Area Network, Wireless Lan
7 May 2015
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Ad hoc workgroups, it is seldom worthwhile to create and formalize workflow. Therefore, users need to manage content so that conflicts do not occur: database and content management systems help ensure that conflicts are handled correctly. 1. 2) networks externalities: the larger the number of people using a network, the more valuable that network becomes, also called network effect, ex), consider flickr (www. flickr. com) which is a photo-sharing website. The first person to join as a member gets almost no benefit he or she can only see the photos that they already have. The second user gets a little more benefit. Q3) what are the components of a lan: local area network, computers connected on a single company site, usually located within half mile area, property controlled by company operating network. Company can run cabling as necessary: components, switch. Special purpose computer that receives and transmits messages on the lan: network interface card (nic)
