LAN

LAN

1. A LAN is a Local area network which can wired or wireless and is in a small geographical location

2. A LAN is very secure as you need a username and password to access the LAN

3. In a LAN multiple people can get onto the LAN at one time

4. WAN

   • The definition of a WAN is a Wide Area Network which covers a large geographical location.
   • A LAN is up to 30x faster and the WAN has a slow connection and slow transfer speed.
   • A WAN connects to the internet, which is the only network that can connect to the internet

5. WPAN

   • WPAN stands for Wireless Personal Area Network.
   • A WPAN has a small connection range but is Wireless and very portable and you don't have to worry about losing connection because it is your own Personal connection
   • A WPAN can connect to bluetooth and then it can control your speakers. You can access this from 10 metres away from the speakers, which you have connected to via Bluetooth