Question

State the difference between a local area network (LAN) and a wide area network (WAN).                                 (Ch. 6)

Group of answer choices

1. A WAN is a group of computers and network devices connected together usually within the same building, while a LAN connects several WAN’s and may be limited to a corporation or organization or accessible to the public.

2.A LAN is a communication protocol for Wide Area Network (WAN) using the same media interfaces over longer distances, including packet switching networks.

3.A LAN is a group of computers and network devices connected together usually within the same building, while a WAN connects several LAN’s and may be a corporation, organization, or country accessible by the public.

4.A LAN refers to your “internet cable” or physical connection whereas WAN is usually a wireless connection that is convenient and at faster speeds.

5.A LAN is a unique communication protocol for a FLAN (Fusion Latin Area Network), while a Wide Area Network (WAN) uses the same media interfaces as FLAN over longer distances, including specially formulated packet switching networks called CUSTARD

Answer 1

The correct option is 3.A LAN is a group of computers and network devices connected together usually within the same building, while a WAN connects several LAN’s and may be a corporation, organization, or country accessible by the public as LAN is a local area network which connects systems within a small area like home, school or office whereas WAN is Wide area network and consists of multiple LANs and covers a wider area.

Do give a positive rating if you think this answer helped