A Hub and Switch are __ devices.
a)LAN
B)WAN
C)MAN
D)NONE
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A Hub and Switch are LAN devices.
Option a) LAN is correct.
Options B) WAN, C) MAN D) NONE are incorrect because a Hub and Switch are LAN devices, not WAN and MAN devices.
Explanation:
Hub / Switch :
- The hub acts as a centralized point for transmitting data to the computers in the LAN.
- When data is sent from one computer to the hub, that data is transmitted to all computers connected to the network, regardless of the specific computer.
- A switch is an alternative to a hub. It is a newer networking technology that assigns a unique MAC address to each computer on the network.
Local Area Network (LAN):
Features of LAN:
1. It is confined to a single room or a building.
2. Its data transfer speed is high.
3. It does not have to hire an external network.
4. In LAN networks, data is kept safe.
5. In LAN networks it is easy to organize data in this.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN):
MAN is a network spanning in a physical area larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN, such as a city.
Wide Area Network (WAN):
- WAN is a network which connects smaller networks, including LAN and MAN.
- These networks cover a wide area that may be located throughout a country or even worldwide.
- The WAN is connected through telephone lines, satellites, and wireless modems. For example, the Internet.
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