Question

We have two computers connected by an ethernet hub at home. Is this a lan or a wan? Explain the reason

Answer 1

This type of network is LAN as the network is just primitive to that building that is it is for a very small area , so , it is a local area network (LAN) .

Answer 2

We have two computers connected by an ethernet hub at home it is a LAN.

• The simplest method to connect two computer systems without using the internet is connecting them through an ethernet cable.
• When such a connection is established, it allows the two systems to share files between them.
• Those files can also be viewed and edited.
• This is a LAN.
• LAN stands for Local Area Network that connects small networks.
• Similarly, MAN stands for metropolitan area network that is your average network.
• WAN stands for Wide Area Network. An example of WAN is the internet.