answersLogoWhite

0

A network is very similar to many roadways in many societies on earth today. The roadways are a means for people to travel from one place to another. The more people that are on the roadway, the more congested it is and this impacts the speed with which you can travel to your destination. A computer network (including the internet) handles data a little differently than the multi-lane freeways/roadways, but essentially the quantity of people (users) accessing any given system will directly impact the speed and reactiveness of that system. Your local grocey store may be viewed in the same way. There are 'n' number of cashier/checkout bays in the store and under almost all conditions that is enough to handle the 'traffic' that flows in and out of that environment on a daily basis. There are peak times and lull times in each day. But, when threat of an impending storm is looming, that store may see a surge in activity that is well above the normal peaks and lulls it experiences throughout each day. The number of cashier/checkout bays becomes inadequate, but also the amount of products that are on the shelves is also inadequate. While a network or the Internet never 'runs out of product' on the shelves, it can see a surge in activity during certain catastrophic events (major earth quake, major fire, rioting, or terror attacks, etc) that results in a much higher level of traffic compared to other typical days. This will naturally cause the overall system to seem slow, sluggish, and in some cases completely inoperable. Though these are not perfect parallels (comparing a network to your local traffic or grocery store), the general theme is the same; any given system will experience a slower response time when the number of users, people, or just requests (a 411 Operator, for example) increases. If the system is over-designed and architected to handle even the highest level of traffic, then there will be almost no change in the response time.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Will download or upload speed be affected by the number of users connected through a router?

The more user on a network,the slower the network will become.


What can be shared by users in a network?

In a network, devices and information can be shared by desktop users.


What network servers are available for PC users?

There are a large number of network servers available to PC users. Examples of these server manufacturers are available from Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard and IBM. The type of server will depend on the type of network they are required to support.


Is one of the most important aspects to consider when looking at how a problem solution might affect users and network functionally?

Scope


Which network is usually managed by a consortium of users or by a single network provider that sells the service to the users?

Answer: MAN


Who ensures that users follow appropriate procedures to prevent network?

Network Administrators ensure that users follow appropriate procedures to prevent network intrusion.


How many users are on your wi-fi network?

The number of users on a Wi-Fi network can typically be checked through the router's admin interface, which displays connected devices. Additionally, network management tools or apps can provide real-time information about users. If you're concerned about unauthorized access, consider changing your Wi-Fi password and enabling security features.


Do Users connected to a network have access to software on the network?

fasle


Who ensures users follow appropriate procedures to prevent network intrusion?

Network Administrators ensure that users follow appropriate procedures to prevent network intrusion.


Which network is usually managed by a consortium of users or by single network provider that sells the services to users?

The network typically managed by a consortium of users or a single network provider that sells services to users is known as a "managed network" or "private network." In such networks, the operator ensures quality of service, security, and reliability tailored to the specific needs of the users. This model is often employed in industries like telecommunications and enterprise services, where organizations seek dedicated resources and control over their network infrastructure.


Why a network printer cannot be accessed by some users?

There are many reasons. The most popular is users are in different network groups.


It is a part of a network and it is a special computer that users on the network can access to carry out a particular job?

It refers to a special computer that users on the network can access to carry out a particular job.