Networks

Networks

1. A LAN covers a small geographical area located on a single site.

   • All the hardware for a LAN is owned by the organisation that uses it.
     • LANs are either wired (e.g. with Ethernet) or wireless (using Wi-Fi).
       • Use a LAN to share files, User accounts can be stored centrally,etc.

2. WAN stands for Wide Area Networks

   • The Internet is of course the biggest WAN.
     • A WAN connects LANs that are in different geographical locations
       • WANs may be connected using fibre or copper telephone lines, satellite links or radio links