TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
TYPES OF NETWORKS
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LAN
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WLAN
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PAN
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MAN
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: D) File server allows LAN users to share data.
Detailed explanation-2: -LAN is a network that usually connects a small group of computers in a given geographical area. MAN is a comparatively wider network that covers large regions-like towns, cities, etc. The WAN network spans to an even larger locality. It has the capacity to connect various countries together.
Detailed explanation-3: -Routers: Network routers allow you to connect to other LANs (if need be), and they assign IP addresses to your devices. A wireless router will allow computers with Wi-Fi NICs to connect with each other and with the internet.
Detailed explanation-4: -LANs are used mainly for resource sharing. Expensive hardware like laser printers and CD/ROM drives can be shared by several users when they are attached to a network. Further, purchasing a network version of software cuts the costs of purchasing them for each and every computer.