2006-09-18 21:51:17 · 12 answers · asked by anuja a 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
lan is a smaller form of wan...
Lan spans from onr room to one company... where as WAN's span from one state>country? continents.... etc,,,
got it
2006-09-18 21:55:15 · answer #1 · answered by atluri.sandeep 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A LAN (local area network) is a group of computers and network devices connected together, usually within the same building. By definition, the connections must be high-speed and relatively inexpensive (e.g., token ring or Ethernet).
A MAN (metropolitan area network) is a larger network that usually spans several buildings in the same city or town.
A WAN (wide area network) is, in comparison, not restricted to a geographical location, although it might be confined within the bounds of a state or a country. A WAN connects several LANs, and may be limited to an enterprise (a corporation or an organization) or accessible to the public. The technology is high-speed, and is relatively expensive. The Internet is an example of a worldwide public WAN.
2006-09-19 06:28:45 · answer #2 · answered by Manjunath M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lan and Wan are both network as you can guess by the abbreviation. the difference between the two is that Lan is on a smaller scale , in terms of both nodes and area covered.
an office network is a common example of LAN, while connection over VPN, or Cable Internet Connection are some examples of WAN.
2006-09-19 05:48:45 · answer #3 · answered by s_faraz_mahmood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LAN:
Local Area Network - The connection between your computer and other computer through the use of a router/ local server.
WAN:
Wide Area Network - This is the connection from your router/server, to a bigger network.
WANs are used to connect local area networks (LANs) together, so that users and computers in one location can communicate with users and computers in other locations. Many WANs are built for one particular organization and are private. Others, built by Internet service providers, provide connections from an organization's LAN to the Internet.
2006-09-19 05:08:24 · answer #4 · answered by JSGJR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LAN = Local Area Network
WAN = Wide Area Network
2006-09-19 05:21:25 · answer #5 · answered by Answer Answer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LAN is Local Area Network and WAN is Wide Area Network.
LAN is used in an organisation i.e, small place with limited no of networks.
WAN is used in large betworks
2006-09-19 06:38:02 · answer #6 · answered by hari k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are expert in networking, anyway I describe it for points, LAN = Local Area Networking, its like our intercalm (within our office..) WAN = Wide Area Networking (BSNL, and all other mobile phone like), it helps in many computers at different places of the world.
Bye Tanuja
2006-09-19 04:58:20 · answer #7 · answered by Devaraj A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lan is used to connect small area like with in a building to connect one floor to another floor, whilw wan is used to connect wide area.
2006-09-19 13:13:41 · answer #8 · answered by Maddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lan= network which have same geographical area
Wan= network which is spread in different geographical area.
2006-09-19 10:46:19 · answer #9 · answered by Neo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello
lan means local area network
AND
wan means wide area network
I think that now you will understand the difference between them
Have a nice day.
Thanks
2006-09-19 04:58:17 · answer #10 · answered by talktoravijain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋