Network Geography Flashcards
1
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Personal Area Network (PAN)
A
Smallest type of wired or wireless network which usually covers a siatance about 10 feet or less.
2
Q
Local Area Network (LAN)
A
Connects components in a limited distance, generally up to about 100 meters or 300 feet.
3
Q
Wi-Fi
A
IEEE 802.11
4
Q
Ethernet
A
IEEE 802.3
5
Q
Campus Area Network (CAN)
A
A building-centric LAN tht is spread accross numerous buildings in a certain area.
6
Q
Metropolitian Area Network (MAN)
A
Connects locations that are scattered accross the entire city.
7
Q
Wide Area Network (WAN)
A
Connects geographically disparate internal networks.
