WAN vs. LAN Flashcards
1
Q
Geographically Small
A
LAN
2
Q
Geographically Large
A
WAN
3
Q
Connected by:
Telephones Lines
Radio Waves
Wires
Token Rings
A
LAN
4
Q
Connected by:
Leased lines
Satellite
MPLS
ATM
Frame Relay
X.25
A
WAN
5
Q
Average Speed: 1000 mbps
A
LAN
6
Q
Average Speed: 150 mbps
A
WAN
7
Q
Low Cost in genral
A
LAN
8
Q
Higher Cost in General
A
WAN
9
Q
Security Risks:
Downloaded Malware
Data Leaks
A
LAN
10
Q
Security Risks:
Security Gaps
Data Breaches
Network Compromise
A
WAN
11
Q
What security measures should be taken? Firewall
A
LAN and WAN
12
Q
Examples:
Networking in homes of offices
A
LAN
13
Q
Examples:
The Internet
A
WAN
