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Chapter 7, Problem 20Q
Program Plan Intro

Local area network (LAN):

  • • Local area network (LAN) is a collection of small computer or other workstation devices placed within a confined area such as a single room, building or group of buildings by a common cable.
  • • It can be a part of a bigger backbone network connected to other LANs, a host workstation or public networks.
  • • LANs are capable of transmitting data at very fast rates, when compared with the data transmitted over a telephone line.
    • ○ Only limited distance and limited number of computers can be attached to a single LAN.

Wireless LAN (WLAN):

  • • Wireless LAN is a network that allows computers or devices to connect and communicate wirelessly.
  • • In wireless LAN an access point (AP) is installed to act as bridge between wireless and wired LAN.
  • • Wireless LAN devices are communicated through Wi-Fi network.

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