LAN, WAN AND MAN

Question 1

LAN

Answer 1

local area network

Question 2

what is a LAN?

Answer 2

LAN is a group of computers and network devices connected together usually within the same building.

Question 3

where is a LAN based?

Answer 3

most LANs whether wired or wireless are based on ethernet

Question 4

How are computers connected in a LAN?

Answer 4

computers and servers can connect to each other via cables or wirelessly in the same LAN. servers in a LAN are mostly connected by a wire as it is the fastest medium for network communication but for workstations such as desktops wireless is more suitable as it can create a problem adding more wires to an existing system

Question 5

advanatages compared to WAN and MAN

Answer 5

data transfer speeds are higher

Question 6

WAN

Answer 6

wide area network

Question 7

what is a WAN?

Answer 7

wan is a computer network that covers larger geographical areas such as countries.

Question 8

when will a WAN be used?

Answer 8

wan provides a solution for businesses operating from distant geographical locations who want to communicate with each other for sharing and managing data or for general communication.

Question 9

what is WAN made up off?

Answer 9

wan is made up of two or more LANS or MANS that are interconnected with each other which means users and computers in one location can communicate with users and computers in another.

Question 10

how are computers connected in WAN?

Answer 10

computers are connected through public networks such as fibre optic cables and satellite links. WANs are mostly private and are connected by ISP’s (internet service provider) which connects the LAN of the organisation to the internet

Question 11

what is the biggest WAN?

Answer 11

the internet

Question 12

MAN

Answer 12

metropolitan area network

Question 13

when will a MAN be used?

Answer 13

MAN is a network that connects two or more computers, communicating devices or networks in a single network that is geographically larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN.

Question 14

where are MAN.s built for?

Answer 14

MAN’s are mostly built for cities or towns to provide high data connection and is usually owned by a single organisation. a MAN bridges a number of LANs with fibre optical links which acts as a backbone.

Question 15

example of where a LAN is found

Answer 15

high school»computers»printers connected to the network

Question 16

example of where a WAN is found

Answer 16

USA»hospitals in Texas»connecting to a university in florida»connecting to a student house in Vegas

Question 17

example of where a MAN is found

Answer 17

Manchester student»connecting to London university»connecting to sheffield hospital