There are two basic types of network, the LAN and WAN. LAN stands for local area network and WAN stands for wide area network. There are obvious differences between the two network types. To begin with local area networks. They are smaller ...
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Typical answers to these questions are LAN is local area connection and WAN is wide area connection. There are others as well as MAN metropolitan area network. I wonder when even computer graduates come for interview and they will be aske...
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A MAN (metropolitan area network) is a larger network that usually spans several buildings in the same city or town. The IUB network is an example of a MAN. A WAN (wide area network), in comparison to a MAN, is not restricted to a geographi...
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Both the LAN and the WAN are basically types of computer networks. Though the concept behind the two is the same, there are fundamental differences between the two. The difference between the two becomes apparent once you expand the abbrevi...
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Traditionally, the major difference between WAN and LAN is the range of service area. A WAN usually covers an area with radius more than 50 Km. In addition, a WAN is usually furnished by a third party, such as a public data network which sell the services to users.
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The difference between WAN and LAN, is that the Wide Area Network uses dedicated computers at each end of the network that coordinate network traffic on the transmission lines. The use of these dedicated computers keeps the network running independently of any of the computers that use it.
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academic.brooklyn.cuny.edu/cis/iguemey/cis3/lanwan.htm
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Operating System : 1. Explain clearly the stored programme concept?2. List the differences between LAN and WAN?3. What is an Operating System? Give a list of functions performed by an Operating System?4. What are the major functions of operating system? ... 2. List the differences between LAN and WAN? 3. What is an...
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A LAN (local area network) is a group of computers and network devices connected together, usually within the same building A WAN (wide area network), is not restricted to a geographical location, although it might be confined within the bo...
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A LAN is a Local Area Network. Local is generally referred to a network contained within a building or an office or a campus. You might have a LAN for example on a University campus or between office blocks in an office park. A big corporat...
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