Full name: Local Area Network
What is it? This network is restricted to a smaller network
Example: this network is like for your home or building generally not more than a mile apart.
WAN:
Full name: Wide Area Network
What is it? A computer network that spans a wider area than the LAN does.
Example: WAN connects larger area networks like government, and school districts
Assignment 2:
Cables:
a) Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Cable
Maximum Length of 100 metres
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b)Coaxial Cable
Maximum Length of 1000 ft for standard broadcast and 300 for HD
c) Fiber Optic Cable
Maximum Length of approx 2000 metres
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