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LANs and WANs Flashcards

1.3 - Networks

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What is a Local Area Network?

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  • A LAN has computer systems situated geographically close together
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Characteristics of a LAN

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  • Within the same building/site e.g school/office.
  • The network infrastructure (such as servers and routers) is usually owned and managed by the network owner.
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What is a Wide Area Network?

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A WAN has computer systems situated geographically distant to each other, possibly across a country or even across the world.

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Characteristics of a WAN

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  • Use third-party communication channels e.g connections by internet providers such as BT or Virgin Media
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Metropolitan Area Network

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Computer systems across a town/city

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Personal Area Network

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Devices connected and used by an individual

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