2.7 - Network Types Flashcards
What is a LAN?
A LAN (Local Area Network) is a network that connects devices within a building or a group of nearby buildings, providing high bandwidth through ethernet and 802.11 wireless networks.
What is a WAN?
A WAN (Wide Area Network) is a network that connects devices over long distances, such as between cities or countries, usually with slower speeds than a LAN.
What are some technologies used in WANs?
WANs can be implemented using point-to-point serial connections, MPLS, fiber optics, or non-terrestrial links such as satellite connections.
What is a PAN?
A PAN (Personal Area Network) is a network that connects personal devices, such as wireless earbuds or mobile phones, using technologies like Bluetooth, infrared, or NFC.
What are common uses of a PAN?
Common uses of a PAN include connecting wireless headsets, integrating mobile phones with car audio systems, and communicating workout telemetry to fitness equipment.
What is a MAN?
A MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) connects multiple locations within the same city or geographical area, typically using metro ethernet.
Why are MANs common for governments?
MANs are common for governments because they have the right of way to install conduit in the ground, allowing them to extend fiber connections between remote sites.
What is a SAN?
A SAN (Storage Area Network) is a high-speed network that provides block-level access to centralized storage, allowing efficient reading and writing of large files.
What is the purpose of a SAN?
The purpose of a SAN is to provide centralized, high-capacity storage with high bandwidth, often isolated on its own high-speed network.
What is a WLAN?
A WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) is a network that uses 802.11 wireless technology to connect devices within a building or localized area.
How do you extend a WLAN?
To extend a WLAN, additional access points are added to increase the coverage area of the wireless network.
