Disadvantages of Computer Network

Some of the main disadvantages of Computer Networks are:

  • Virus and Malware: A virus is a program that can infect other programs by modifying them. Viruses and Malware can corrupt the whole network.
  • High Cost of Setup: The initial setup of Computer Networking is expensive because it consists of a lot of wires and cables along with the device.
  • loss of Information: In case of a System Failure, might lead to some loss of data.
  • Management of Network: Management of a Network is somehow complex for a person, it requires training for its proper use.


Types of Computer Networks

Pre-Requisite: Computer Networking

A computer network is a cluster of computers over a shared communication path that works to share resources from one computer to another, provided by or located on the network nodes.

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Parameters      PAN                           LAN                           CAN                        MAN                        WAN                           Full Name Personal Area Network Local Area Network Campus Area Network Metropolitan Area Network Wide Area Network Technology Bluetooth, IrDA,Zigbee Ethernet & Wifi Ethernet FDDI, CDDi. ATM Leased Line, Dial-Up Range 1-100 m Upto 2km 1 – 5 km 5-50 km Above 50 km Transmission Speed Very High Very High High  Average Low Ownership Private Private Private Private or Public Private or Public Maintenance Very Easy Easy Moderate Difficult Very Difficult Cost Very Low Low Moderate High Very High...

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Advantages of Computer Network

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Disadvantages of Computer Network

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