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True or false: LANs are only found in businesses?
True or false: LANs are only found in businesses?
False
True or false: WANs can distribute resources across great distances?
True or false: WANs can distribute resources across great distances?
True
True or false: PANs are designed for multiple people within a large boundary area?
True or false: PANs are designed for multiple people within a large boundary area?
False
True or false: MANs are smaller than WANs?
True or false: MANs are smaller than WANs?
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True or false: WMNs use a mesh topology?
True or false: WMNs use a mesh topology?
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True or false: LANs can be found in homes as wireless networks?
True or false: LANs can be found in homes as wireless networks?
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True or false: Only larger corporations historically used WANs?
True or false: Only larger corporations historically used WANs?
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True or false: PANs use Bluetooth technology?
True or false: PANs use Bluetooth technology?
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True or false: A mesh topology is used in PANs?
True or false: A mesh topology is used in PANs?
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True or false: WMNs are wired networks?
True or false: WMNs are wired networks?
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True or false: A MAN and a WAN are virtually identical in most cases.
True or false: A MAN and a WAN are virtually identical in most cases.
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True or false: In a WAN, a phone company or service provider is responsible for managing the connectivity.
True or false: In a WAN, a phone company or service provider is responsible for managing the connectivity.
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True or false: A wireless access point (WAP) always connects wirelessly to a router or switch.
True or false: A wireless access point (WAP) always connects wirelessly to a router or switch.
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True or false: A key defining factor of a mesh network topology is that it has multiple redundant connections.
True or false: A key defining factor of a mesh network topology is that it has multiple redundant connections.
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True or false: A wireless mesh network (WMN) is managed through a cloud-based network controller.
True or false: A wireless mesh network (WMN) is managed through a cloud-based network controller.
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True or false: The key infrastructure that wireless clients connect to in a WMN is generally mobile.
True or false: The key infrastructure that wireless clients connect to in a WMN is generally mobile.
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True or false: Implementing a WMN requires the support of access points and other wireless infrastructure.
True or false: Implementing a WMN requires the support of access points and other wireless infrastructure.
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True or false: In a WMN, if one connection fails, there is no backup connection available.
True or false: In a WMN, if one connection fails, there is no backup connection available.
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True or false: Wireless hotspots in a city can be considered a MAN.
True or false: Wireless hotspots in a city can be considered a MAN.
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True or false: In a MAN, the responsibility of managing the connectivity lies with a central IT organization.
True or false: In a MAN, the responsibility of managing the connectivity lies with a central IT organization.
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True or false: LANs were introduced in the 1980s as a way to distribute processing and connect computers using network cables.
True or false: LANs were introduced in the 1980s as a way to distribute processing and connect computers using network cables.
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True or false: ShareNet by Novell was the first type of LAN that allowed computers to share resources within a closed environment.
True or false: ShareNet by Novell was the first type of LAN that allowed computers to share resources within a closed environment.
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True or false: Early LANs were limited in distance and capacity, typically spanning multiple floors of an office and supporting up to 100 computers.
True or false: Early LANs were limited in distance and capacity, typically spanning multiple floors of an office and supporting up to 100 computers.
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True or false: The first software programs on LANs had file locking constraints, only allowing one user at a time.
True or false: The first software programs on LANs had file locking constraints, only allowing one user at a time.
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True or false: WANs emerged in the early 1990s, allowing networks to cover large geographical areas and support millions of users.
True or false: WANs emerged in the early 1990s, allowing networks to cover large geographical areas and support millions of users.
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True or false: WANs expanded communication across continents and revolutionized the way businesses operate.
True or false: WANs expanded communication across continents and revolutionized the way businesses operate.
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True or false: WANs can only span buildings and states, but not countries.
True or false: WANs can only span buildings and states, but not countries.
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True or false: PANs are commonly associated with Wi-Fi networks, which were named after a Danish king who unified warring factions.
True or false: PANs are commonly associated with Wi-Fi networks, which were named after a Danish king who unified warring factions.
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True or false: PANs can only be created with Bluetooth technology, and not with other technologies like infrared.
True or false: PANs can only be created with Bluetooth technology, and not with other technologies like infrared.
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True or false: Bluetooth networks are formed on a fixed basis, requiring a central communication point for devices to communicate with each other.
True or false: Bluetooth networks are formed on a fixed basis, requiring a central communication point for devices to communicate with each other.
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Explain the key defining factor of a mesh network topology and how it ensures smooth communication.
Explain the key defining factor of a mesh network topology and how it ensures smooth communication.
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What is the responsibility of a central IT organization in managing the connectivity of a MAN?
What is the responsibility of a central IT organization in managing the connectivity of a MAN?
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What type of network infrastructure is generally not mobile in a wireless mesh network?
What type of network infrastructure is generally not mobile in a wireless mesh network?
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What is the role of a cloud-based network controller in managing a wireless mesh network?
What is the role of a cloud-based network controller in managing a wireless mesh network?
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What are the requirements for implementing a wireless mesh network?
What are the requirements for implementing a wireless mesh network?
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Explain the difference between a metropolitan area network (MAN) and a wide area network (WAN) in terms of managing connectivity.
Explain the difference between a metropolitan area network (MAN) and a wide area network (WAN) in terms of managing connectivity.
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What is the purpose of a wireless access point (WAP) in a network?
What is the purpose of a wireless access point (WAP) in a network?
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What type of network topology is commonly used in wireless mesh networks?
What type of network topology is commonly used in wireless mesh networks?
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How are wireless clients typically connected to a wireless access point (WAP) in a network?
How are wireless clients typically connected to a wireless access point (WAP) in a network?
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What is the role of a phone company or service provider in managing the connectivity of a wide area network (WAN)?
What is the role of a phone company or service provider in managing the connectivity of a wide area network (WAN)?
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Explain the difference between a LAN and a WAN.
Explain the difference between a LAN and a WAN.
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What is a personal area network (PAN)?
What is a personal area network (PAN)?
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Describe a metropolitan area network (MAN).
Describe a metropolitan area network (MAN).
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What is a wireless mesh network (WMN)?
What is a wireless mesh network (WMN)?
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What technology is commonly used in PANs?
What technology is commonly used in PANs?
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How have WANs evolved over time?
How have WANs evolved over time?
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What are the three additional network types introduced by the industry?
What are the three additional network types introduced by the industry?
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What is the purpose of a PAN?
What is the purpose of a PAN?
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What is the main characteristic of a wireless mesh network?
What is the main characteristic of a wireless mesh network?
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How are LANs and WANs commonly used in homes and businesses?
How are LANs and WANs commonly used in homes and businesses?
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When were LANs introduced and why?
When were LANs introduced and why?
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What was the first type of LAN and what did it allow?
What was the first type of LAN and what did it allow?
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What were the limitations of early LANs?
What were the limitations of early LANs?
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What were the file locking constraints on the first software programs on LANs?
What were the file locking constraints on the first software programs on LANs?
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When did WANs emerge and what did they allow?
When did WANs emerge and what did they allow?
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What impact did WANs have on businesses?
What impact did WANs have on businesses?
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What is the scope of WANs?
What is the scope of WANs?
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What are PANs commonly associated with?
What are PANs commonly associated with?
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How can PANs be created?
How can PANs be created?
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How do Bluetooth networks allow devices to communicate?
How do Bluetooth networks allow devices to communicate?
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LANs exist in many ______
LANs exist in many ______
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WANs are fairly ______
WANs are fairly ______
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The ______ area network (MAN)
The ______ area network (MAN)
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The most recent designation created is the wireless ______ network (WMN)
The most recent designation created is the wireless ______ network (WMN)
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The term generally refers to networks that use ______ technology
The term generally refers to networks that use ______ technology
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On a ______ scale is the metropolitan area network (MAN)
On a ______ scale is the metropolitan area network (MAN)
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A wireless mesh network (WMN) uses what’s known as a ______ topology
A wireless mesh network (WMN) uses what’s known as a ______ topology
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The industry introduced three more terms: the personal area network, the metropolitan area network, and the wireless ______ network
The industry introduced three more terms: the personal area network, the metropolitan area network, and the wireless ______ network
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LANs were introduced in the ______ as a way to distribute processing and connect computers using network cables
LANs were introduced in the ______ as a way to distribute processing and connect computers using network cables
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Historically, only larger corporations used ______
Historically, only larger corporations used ______
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Wireless networks are everywhere today. If you use your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to look for wireless networks, chances are you will find several. Wireless clients on a network typically access the network through a ______.
Wireless networks are everywhere today. If you use your smartphone, tablet, or laptop to look for wireless networks, chances are you will find several. Wireless clients on a network typically access the network through a ______.
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The key defining factor of a mesh network topology is that it has multiple redundant ______.
The key defining factor of a mesh network topology is that it has multiple redundant ______.
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Therefore, a wireless mesh network is one that uses wireless but has multiple redundant ______ to help ensure that communication runs smoothly.
Therefore, a wireless mesh network is one that uses wireless but has multiple redundant ______ to help ensure that communication runs smoothly.
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While mobility is a key feature of wireless networking, the key infrastructure that wireless clients connect to is generally not ______.
While mobility is a key feature of wireless networking, the key infrastructure that wireless clients connect to is generally not ______.
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In order to implement a WMN, the access points and other wireless infrastructure must ______ it.
In order to implement a WMN, the access points and other wireless infrastructure must ______ it.
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A WMN is then managed through a ______ network controller, which allows the administrator to enable, configure, and monitor the network remotely.
A WMN is then managed through a ______ network controller, which allows the administrator to enable, configure, and monitor the network remotely.
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For example, if a city decides to install wireless hotspots in various places, that network could be considered a ______.
For example, if a city decides to install wireless hotspots in various places, that network could be considered a ______.
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In a MAN, a central IT organization, such as the campus or city IT staff, is ______.
In a MAN, a central IT organization, such as the campus or city IT staff, is ______.
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In a WAN, it’s implied that you will be using publicly available communication lines, and there will be a phone company or other service ______ involved.
In a WAN, it’s implied that you will be using publicly available communication lines, and there will be a phone company or other service ______ involved.
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Perhaps the biggest difference is who has responsibility for managing the ______.
Perhaps the biggest difference is who has responsibility for managing the ______.
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LANs (Local Area Networks) were introduced in the 1970s as a way to distribute processing and connect computers using network ______.
LANs (Local Area Networks) were introduced in the 1970s as a way to distribute processing and connect computers using network ______.
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The first type of LAN, ShareNet by Novell, allowed computers to share ______ within a closed environment.
The first type of LAN, ShareNet by Novell, allowed computers to share ______ within a closed environment.
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Early LANs were limited in ______ and capacity, typically spanning a single floor of an office and supporting up to 30 computers.
Early LANs were limited in ______ and capacity, typically spanning a single floor of an office and supporting up to 30 computers.
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The first software programs on LANs had file ______ constraints, only allowing one user at a time.
The first software programs on LANs had file ______ constraints, only allowing one user at a time.
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WANs (Wide Area Networks) emerged in the late 1980s, allowing networks to cover large geographical ______ and support thousands of users.
WANs (Wide Area Networks) emerged in the late 1980s, allowing networks to cover large geographical ______ and support thousands of users.
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WANs expanded communication across ______ and changed the way businesses operate.
WANs expanded communication across ______ and changed the way businesses operate.
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WANs can span ______, states, countries, and even continental boundaries.
WANs can span ______, states, countries, and even continental boundaries.
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PANs (Personal Area Networks) are commonly associated with Bluetooth networks, which were named after a Danish king who unified ______ factions.
PANs (Personal Area Networks) are commonly associated with Bluetooth networks, which were named after a Danish king who unified ______ factions.
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PANs can also be created with other technologies, such as ______.
PANs can also be created with other technologies, such as ______.
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Bluetooth networks are formed on an ad hoc basis, allowing devices to communicate directly with each other without a central ______ point.
Bluetooth networks are formed on an ad hoc basis, allowing devices to communicate directly with each other without a central ______ point.
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Study Notes
Understanding Computer Networks: LANs, WANs, PANs, and MANs
- LANs (Local Area Networks) were introduced in the 1970s as a way to distribute processing and connect computers using network cables.
- The first type of LAN, ShareNet by Novell, allowed computers to share resources within a closed environment.
- Early LANs were limited in distance and capacity, typically spanning a single floor of an office and supporting up to 30 computers.
- The first software programs on LANs had file locking constraints, only allowing one user at a time.
- WANs (Wide Area Networks) emerged in the late 1980s, allowing networks to cover large geographical areas and support thousands of users.
- WANs expanded communication across countries and changed the way businesses operate.
- WANs can span buildings, states, countries, and even continental boundaries.
- PANs (Personal Area Networks) are commonly associated with Bluetooth networks, which were named after a Danish king who unified warring factions.
- PANs can also be created with other technologies, such as infrared.
- Bluetooth networks are formed on an ad hoc basis, allowing devices to communicate directly with each other without a central communication point.
- Bluetooth devices can form piconets, where up to seven devices can communicate, and multiple piconets can be linked together in a scatternet.
- MANs (Metropolitan Area Networks) are networks that span a city or a large campus and are larger than a LAN but confined to a relatively small geographical area.
Understanding Computer Networks: LANs, WANs, PANs, and MANs
- LANs (Local Area Networks) were introduced in the 1970s as a way to distribute processing and connect computers using network cables.
- The first type of LAN, ShareNet by Novell, allowed computers to share resources within a closed environment.
- Early LANs were limited in distance and capacity, typically spanning a single floor of an office and supporting up to 30 computers.
- The first software programs on LANs had file locking constraints, only allowing one user at a time.
- WANs (Wide Area Networks) emerged in the late 1980s, allowing networks to cover large geographical areas and support thousands of users.
- WANs expanded communication across countries and changed the way businesses operate.
- WANs can span buildings, states, countries, and even continental boundaries.
- PANs (Personal Area Networks) are commonly associated with Bluetooth networks, which were named after a Danish king who unified warring factions.
- PANs can also be created with other technologies, such as infrared.
- Bluetooth networks are formed on an ad hoc basis, allowing devices to communicate directly with each other without a central communication point.
- Bluetooth devices can form piconets, where up to seven devices can communicate, and multiple piconets can be linked together in a scatternet.
- MANs (Metropolitan Area Networks) are networks that span a city or a large campus and are larger than a LAN but confined to a relatively small geographical area.
Understanding Computer Networks: LANs, WANs, PANs, and MANs
- LANs (Local Area Networks) were introduced in the 1970s as a way to distribute processing and connect computers using network cables.
- The first type of LAN, ShareNet by Novell, allowed computers to share resources within a closed environment.
- Early LANs were limited in distance and capacity, typically spanning a single floor of an office and supporting up to 30 computers.
- The first software programs on LANs had file locking constraints, only allowing one user at a time.
- WANs (Wide Area Networks) emerged in the late 1980s, allowing networks to cover large geographical areas and support thousands of users.
- WANs expanded communication across countries and changed the way businesses operate.
- WANs can span buildings, states, countries, and even continental boundaries.
- PANs (Personal Area Networks) are commonly associated with Bluetooth networks, which were named after a Danish king who unified warring factions.
- PANs can also be created with other technologies, such as infrared.
- Bluetooth networks are formed on an ad hoc basis, allowing devices to communicate directly with each other without a central communication point.
- Bluetooth devices can form piconets, where up to seven devices can communicate, and multiple piconets can be linked together in a scatternet.
- MANs (Metropolitan Area Networks) are networks that span a city or a large campus and are larger than a LAN but confined to a relatively small geographical area.
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Test your knowledge on computer networks with this quiz! Learn about LANs, WANs, PANs, and MANs and their key features. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand the different types of networks and their purposes.