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9th August 2014, 02:48 PM
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Differentiate between WAN and LAN and devices which operate on WAN
Will you please share with me the difference between WAN and LAN and the devices which operate on WAN?
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#2
9th August 2014, 03:35 PM
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Re: Differentiate between WAN and LAN and devices which operate on WAN
As you want to get the details of difference between WAN and LAN and the devices which operate on WAN so here it is for you: LAN (Local Area Network) is a computer network covering a small geographic area WAN (Wide Area Network) is a computer network that covers a broad area LANs have a high data transfer rate. WANs have a lower data transfer rate as compared to LANs. Network in an organization can be a LAN Internet is a good example of a WAN One LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves. Computers connected to a wide-area network are often connected through public networks, such as the telephone system. Layer 2 devices like switches and bridges.Layer 1 devices like hubs and repeaters. Layers 3 devices Routers, Multi-layer Switches and Technology specific devices like ATM or Frame-relay Switches etc. LAN Circuit Diagram: WAN Circuit Diagram: |