3.01 Understand the physical components of a network.

3.01d Compare PAN, LAN and WAN

3.01d Compare PAN and LAN and WAN

(Similarities and Differences)
Instructions: Research PANs, LANs and WANs noting the similarities and differences.

Type of
Network

Description

A personal area network

(PAN) is a computer
network used for data
transmission among
devices such as
computers, telephones
PAN (Personal and personal digital
Area Network assistants.

LAN (Local
Area Network)

WAN (Wide
Area Network)

A local area network

(LAN) is a computer
network that
interconnects computers
within a limited area such
as a home, school,
computer laboratory, or
office building, using
network media.

A wide area network

(WAN) is a network that
covers a broad area (i.e.,
any telecommunications
network that links across
metropolitan, regional,
national or international
boundaries) using leased
telecommunication lines.

Similarities
Helps connect end
devices

Differences
Only connects to end
devices

Covers only a limited

area

Helps connect end

devices

Connects to end devices

High Speed
Only covers a limited
area
High bandwidth

Covers more area

Less speed
Low bandwidth