G. Answer in detail.
1. What is the difference between LAN and WAN?
2. Define network. What are the different types of networks?
3. Differentiate between star and ring topology.
4. Which is the most efficient type of topology? Write its advantages.
5. Differentiate between PAN and MAN.
6. What do you mean by an IP Address?
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Answer:
A LAN (local area network) is a group of computers and network devices connected together, usually within the same building. ... A WAN connects several LANs, and may be limited to an enterprise (a corporation or an organi
2.Two basic network types are local-area networks (LANs) and wide-area networks (WANs). LANs connect computers and peripheral devices in a limited physical area, such as a busine office, laboratory, or college campus, by means of links (wires, Ethernet cables, fibre optics, Wi-Fi) that transmit data rapidly.
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The significant difference between them is the geographical area they cover. When we consider the order, PAN is capable of providing network connection around a person, next comes LAN which covers a smaller area; then comes MAN; it covers an area larger than LAN & WAN is the largest of all.
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G. Answers in Detail :-
Ans 1. Difference between a LAN and a WAN
LAN WAN
LAN is a computer network that covers a small geographic area, like a home, office, or group of buildings.
WAN is a computer network that covers a broad area. For example, any network whose communications links cross-regional and metropolitan boundaries over a long distance
Ans 2. A network consists of two or more computers that are linked in order to share resources (such as printers and CDs), exchange files, or allow electronic communications. ... Two very common types of networks include: Local Area Network (LAN)
Ans3. In star topology, the nodes are connected to the central hub or router. In ring topology, every node is connected to it's left and right side nodes. ... In star topology, only hub is failure point. In ring topology, every nodes are failure point.
Ans 4. A Star Network Topology is best suited for smaller networks and works efficiently when there is limited number of nodes. One has to ensure that the hub or the central node is always working and extra security features should be added to the hub because it s the heart of the network.
Ans 5. The significant difference between them is the geographical area they cover. When we consider the order, PAN is capable of providing network connection around a person, next comes LAN which covers a smaller area; then comes MAN; it covers an area larger than LAN & WAN is the largest of all.
Ans 6. An IP address is a unique address that identifies a device on the internet or a local network. ... In essence, IP addresses are the identifier that allows information to be sent between devices on a network: they contain location information and make devices accessible for communication