FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -LAN is a computer network that covers a small geographic area, like a home, office, or group of buildings, while WAN is a computer network that covers a broader area. The speed of LAN is high, whereas the speed of WAN is slower than LAN.

Detailed explanation-2: -LAN is a collection of interface devices that allow communication between consecutive devices. While on the other hand, WAN covers a larger area like any country/continent.

Detailed explanation-3: -A LAN, abbreviated from Local Area Network, is a network that covers a small geographical area such as homes, offices, and groups of buildings. Whereas a WAN, abbreviated from Wide Area Network, is a network that covers larger geographical areas that can span the globe.

Detailed explanation-4: -A WAN network will have a larger coverage area that can range up to 100, 000 KM and in some cases, stretches globally or over international borders. A LAN network is limited to between 100-1000 meters coverage. A MAN network is will usually stretch up to an area of 100 KM.

Detailed explanation-5: -WAN is widely used in long-distance communication systems. It covers bigger areas i.e right from a state to a country. Therefore the geographical area it covers is from 100 to several 1000 km.