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LAN & WAN

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University roll no. – 09123005045

ID no.- EIE/09/07
 CATEGORY OF NETWORKS

 LAN (local area network)

 MAN (metropolitan area network)

 WAN (wide area network)

 LAN
Local area network.
small geographic area (e.g. room,
office).
controlled by one administrative
authority
usually high speed
always shared
Pictorial representation of LAN :-
 ADVANTAGES OF LAN
 expensive hardware can be shared e.g.
laser printer.
 users can access the same files.

 messages can be sent between users.

 a single Internet connection can be shared

among many users.
 network software is cheaper than buying
individual packages.
 WAN
 Wide area network.
 WAN covers a large geographical area.

 Crosses metropolitan, regional, or national

boundaries.
 Uses routers and public communications links. e. g.
Internet.
 Used to connect LANs and other types of networks
together.
 Option for WAN connectivity
1. Leased Line
2. Circuit switching
3. Packet switching
Pictorial representation of WAN :-
 ADVANTAGES OF WAN
 These are similar to those of LAN's except the scale of
sharing.
 Covers a large geographical area so long distance
businesses can connect on the one network.
 Shares software and resources with connecting
workstations.
 Messages can be sent very quickly to anyone else on
the network.
 Share information/files over a larger area.
 LAN & WAN COMPARISON
LAN WAN

 Small area covered  Large area covered

 Use public  Use public
communication links communication links
 Usually a low speed  Usually fast speed

 Uses Wi-Fi, Ethernet  Uses optic wires,

cables microwaves, satellites
 BIBLIOGRAPHY
 http://www.wikipedia.org

 http://www.google.co.in/

 http://compnetworking.about.com

 http://www.slideshare.net

 http:// compnetworking.about.com
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