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LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN)

computers

WIRELESS LAN (WLAN)

devices

METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK (MAN)

city

CAMPUS AREA NETWORK (CAN)

geographical area Signup and view all the answers

WAN

networks Signup and view all the answers

What is a LAN?

A group of computers and associated devices sharing a common communications line to a server Signup and view all the answers

What is a WLAN?

A wireless distribution method for two or more devices using high-frequency radio waves Signup and view all the answers

What is a MAN?

Similar to a LAN but spans an entire city or campus Signup and view all the answers

What is a CAN?

A network of interconnected LANs in a limited geographical area Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a WLAN from a LAN?

Allows users to move around the coverage area while maintaining a network connection Signup and view all the answers

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Types of Networks

Local Area Network (LAN): a computer network that spans a small geographical area, typically within a building or campus.
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN): a LAN that connects devices wirelessly, using radio waves or infrared signals.

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

A network that spans a metropolitan area, typically connecting multiple LANs and covering a larger geographical area than a LAN.

Campus Area Network (CAN)

A network that connects multiple LANs within a university or college campus, often used to connect buildings and departments.

Wide Area Network (WAN)

A network that covers a large geographical area, such as a city or country, connecting multiple LANs and MANs.

Key Differences

What distinguishes a WLAN from a LAN is the use of wireless connectivity instead of physical cables.

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Take the "Types of Network" quiz to test your knowledge of different network types, including Local Area Network (LAN) and Wireless LAN (WLAN). Explore key concepts and characteristics of these networks in this informative quiz.