7. How do local area networks (LANs) differ from metropolitan area network (MAN)? A local area network (LAN) is a group of microcomputers located in the same general area. It covers a clearly defined small area‚ such as an office‚ home network ‚one floor or work area‚ a single building‚ or a group of buildings. While a metropolitan area network (MAN) connects LANs and BNs located in different areas to each other and to WANs. MANs typically span between three and 30 miles. For example a large university
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LAN/WAN Topology and Configuration Plan Introduction This document presents an overview of the different configuration challenges‚ methods‚ and techniques required to implement a Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN). These are useful technologies that securely connect multiple LANs in separate geographical locations. When properly configured these networking technologies provide robust features‚ increased data transfer speeds‚ and secure data connectivity required by today’s companies
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Advantages and disadvantages of normal LAN vs. wireless LAN. Computer networks for the home and small business can be built using either wired or wireless technology. Wired Ethernet has been the traditional choice in homes‚ but Wi-Fi wireless technologies are gaining ground fast. Both wired and wireless can claim advantages over the other; both represent viable options for home and other
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INTRODUCTION: A local area network (LAN) is a network of computers that interconnects computers in a limited or a small area such as a home‚ computer lab‚ school‚ or office building using the network media. The defining characteristics of LANs‚ is in contrast to the wide area networks (WANs)‚ including their higher data-transfer rates‚ smaller geographic area‚ and lack of a need for leased telecommunication lines. ARCNET‚ Token Ring and other technology standards have been used in the past‚ but
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A wide area network (WAN) is a geographically dispersed telecommunications network. The term distinguishes a broader telecommunication structure from a local area network. A wide area network may be privately owned or rented‚ but the term usually connotes the inclusion of public (shared user) networks. A Local Area Network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line and typically share the resources of a single processor or server within a small
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Henry Cherry IS 3220 Mr. Clark July 26‚ 2014 Lab #6 Design Your DMZ and LAN-to-WAN Security Solution 1. Describe how creating zones is helpful in the design of a DMZ and security solution for the LAN-to-WAN Domain. The purpose of a DMZ is to add an additional layer of security to an organization’s local area network. An external attacker only has direct access to equipment in the DMZ‚ rather than any other part of the network. 2. How many zones does your design incorporate? Do you think
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Advantages and disadvantages of wired/cabled network A wired network is more reliable and has generally a higher bandwidth (is faster..) than a wireless network; while it constraints to the availability and length of connection cables‚ can be more expensive than a wireless network and may not fit specific situations such as reaching some remote areas or being used with mobile devices. Advantages and disadvantages of wireless network Advantages: * Flexible if there is ad-hoc situation when
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The WAN A natural extension of the LAN is the wide area network (WAN). A WAN connects remote LANs and ties remote computers together over long distances. The WAN provides the same functionality as the individual LAN‚ but on a larger scale - electronic mail‚ applications‚ and files can now move throughout the organization-wide internet. WANs are‚ by default‚ heterogeneous networks that consist of a variety of computers‚ operating systems‚ topologies‚ and protocols. The most popular internetworking
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1000 host IP addresses. • The NW-BR2 (Northwest Branch2) LAN2 will require 1000 host IP addresses. Central Network Section • The Central LAN1 will require 8000 host IP addresses. • The Central LAN2 will require 4000 host IP addresses. The WAN links between each of the routers will require an IP address for each end of the link. (Note: Remember that the interfaces of
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ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF USING INTERNET In the history of human mankind‚ the Internet has undoubtedly been the greatest development in the domain of communication industry. Internet has tremendous potentials and a lot to offer in terms of services. However‚ if examined carefully‚ the Internet appears to have not only advantages but also some drawbacks. One good point is that the Internet is a source of information. There is a huge amount of information available on the Internet for just
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