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Local Area Networks
Posted on 02nd May 2013
Local Area Network (LAN)is a network that interconnects the devices in a limited geographical area such as a school, office etc. In comparison to larger networks, they have higher data transfer rates.
The most common LAN technologies today are
- Ethernet over twisted pair cables for wired LAN
- WiFi for wireless LAN
A LAN basically comprises of
- End devices - PCs, laptops, servers, printers etc equipped with NICs (Network Interface Cards) or wireless adapters.
- Network devices - hubs, switches, WAPs (Wireless Access Points)
- Cabling for wired devices. The most common type of cabling in use today is twisted pair. Other types are coaxial cables, fibre optic cables etc.
A Simple Ethernet LAN
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Derrick Calist | October 6, 2018 9:17 AM |
clever learning and i would like to learn more
jsimp | December 6, 2017 3:04 PM |
also mention WAPs, wireless adapters etc
jemma | December 6, 2017 6:43 PM |
no mention on 802.11
avdocs | December 6, 2017 3:11 PM |
yes needs a little modernizing with Wifi, fiber optics etc
ryan23 | December 6, 2017 3:07 PM |
Also fiber optic stuff