2006-10-08 08:38:03 · 9 answers · asked by lrmakeithappen 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
WAN is the Wide Area Network, or Internet. That is OUTSIDE of your local network.
LAN is the Local Area Network. That is the network of computer INSIDE your local area, which includes any computer that is connected to your Router. Hopefully, you KNOW about all of these computers. If you have a wireless network, then use the Wireless Security feature and use a PASSWORD. You see, someone could join your local area if you don't.
2006-10-08 08:41:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Local Area Network linked computers in a limited area such as business or home.
Wide Area Network usually comprised of multiple LANs
2006-10-08 08:49:34 · answer #2 · answered by lobo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WAN ( wide area network) and LAN (local area network). commonly used for businesses/schools to network there computers together.
2006-10-08 08:40:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wide Area Network
Local Area Network
=D hope I helped!
2006-10-08 08:46:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WAN - wide area network (i.e. all the Verizon FiOS or Comcast internet customers in an area)
LAN - local area network (home or workplace network)
2006-10-08 08:40:21 · answer #5 · answered by IT Pro 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are connecting up your router, The WAN port connects to your cable/DSL modem. The LAN ports connect to your computers, network pronters, and whatnot.
2006-10-08 08:42:16 · answer #6 · answered by Computer Guy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WAN Wide area net work
LAN lOCAL AREA NET WORK
2006-10-08 08:42:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A wide area network is "an interconnected group of computers and peripherals that covers a large geographical area, such as multiple branches of a corporation."
A large area network is a network confined geographically that can share data and programs.
2006-10-08 08:39:08 · answer #8 · answered by LaCosaMasBella 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
a LAN is a strange tower situated in a strange area, probally near a power station, probally in a deserted meadow where strange beings operate
2006-10-08 08:41:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋