Networks

Networks

1. LANs

   • Confined to a small area
   • Usually located in a single building
   • Uses cable, wireless, infrared and microwave links that are usually owned by the organization
   • Cheap to build
   • Cheap to run

2. WANs

   • Covers a wide geographical area (between cities, countries and even continents
   • In lots of different buildings and cities, countries
   • Use more expensive telecommunication links that are supplied by telecom companies