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2007-01-22 21:35:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Wide Area Network & Local Area Network
2007-01-22 21:39:59 · answer #1 · answered by rusco21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WAN = Wide Area Network. A network or two or more Local Area Networks (LAN's) spanning a large geographical area.
LAN = Local Area Network. Two or more computers interconnected within a single environment, like in an office.
A network is simply any coupling or joining or computers on a single system.
2007-01-22 21:43:48 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
LAN : Local Area Network. When we talk about Computers Connected within room or within Building.
In LAN we use Following Devices. HUB,SWITCH
WAN: Wide Area Network. When Computer are connected out of state or gerophical Limit. or u can collection or LAN's out of town,state,country.
In WAN we use Following Devices. HUB,SWITCH,Routers,VSAT,RF,Leased LIne Etc.
Regards
Amit
2007-01-22 22:08:27 · answer #3 · answered by amitdelpanwar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NETWORK - Two or more computers connected to each other to share information and resources.
LAN - A network that covers a small area such as an office/building/campus
WAN - A network spanning a large area such as across states, countries and continents.
2007-01-22 23:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by John K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lan(local area network) for local network connsection
wan(wide ares netwotk) for wan technology you & your areas consumer can cummunicate another area's network.
2007-01-23 02:13:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lan...local area network or high speed connection card to connect with cable dsl or what have you
wan...wireless area network card to connect to wi fi router transmitted radio signal
2007-01-22 21:40:00 · answer #6 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋