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Chapter 8, Problem 20Q
Program Plan Intro

Ethernet:

  • Ethernet is a network technology used to connect computers in limited area.
  • Several wiring and signaling variants used in Ethernet are called standard Ethernet.
    • A Standard Ethernet uses the bus topology.
    • Ethernet bus topology is easy to install, inexpensive, and requires less cable for connection.

Wide area network (WAN):

  • WAN (Wide Area Network) is the collection of LAN (Local Area Network).
  • Using WAN, a computer in one location can share its data with a computer that is several hundred miles away.
  • Information such as images, files, audio, or video can be sent quickly because of large network coverage.
  • It can connect multiple computers to the internet and it is not limited to single location.

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