NETWOrKS

NETWOrKS

1. WAN

   • A computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area.
   • an advantage of a wan is that it lets you have a huge network so for example you can comunicate with people acrouse the county
   • wan is used when you need a network over a lage area like sending emails or texts
   • a router, a switch, modem,

2. WPAN

   • A WPAN is a low-powered NETWORK carried over a short-distance.
   • it is very scure so there is very little chance of a leak in data
   • a wpan is used when you need a short range personal conection like blue tooth

3. LAN

   • A LAN is a computer network that spans a relatively small area.
   • AN advantage is that its reliable over short range
   • • its cost efective
   • lan is used when you need a short range around a building like wifi
   • you would need a router,a swich, Ethernet cable