Two most common types of networks:
- Local Area Network (LAN)
- Wide Area Network (WAN)
A LAN is a network
infrastructure that spans a small geographical area.
A WAN is a network
infrastructure that spans a wide geographical area.
|
LAN |
WAN |
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Interconnect end devices in
a limited area. |
Interconnect LANs over wide
geographical areas. |
|
Administered by a single organization or individual. |
Typically administered by one or more service
providers. |
|
Provide high-speed bandwidth
to internal devices. |
Typically provide slower
speed links between LANs. |
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