FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

TYPES OF NETWORKS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following would normally be used to connect networks across different continents?
A
Fibre optic cables
B
Microwave links
C
Wi-Fi
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, a LAN (local area network) connects computers in a defined physical space, like an office building, whereas a WAN (wide area network) can connect computers across continents. The internet is the largest example of a WAN, connecting billions of computers worldwide.

Detailed explanation-2: -Wide Area Network (WAN) This allows computers and low-voltage devices to be remotely connected to each other over one large network to communicate even when they’re miles apart. The Internet is the most basic example of a WAN, connecting all computers together around the world.

Detailed explanation-3: -WAN (Wide Area Network) is another important computer network that which is spread across a large geographical area. WAN network system could be a connection of a LAN which connects with other LAN’s using telephone lines and radio waves.

Detailed explanation-4: -A router is a device that connects two or more packet-switched networks or subnetworks. It serves two primary functions: managing traffic between these networks by forwarding data packets to their intended IP addresses, and allowing multiple devices to use the same Internet connection.

Detailed explanation-5: -LAN(Local Area Network) is generally used to connect devices of a limited area such as a building, home, office, etc. MAN(Metropolitan Area Network) is used to connect the devices among the city, a town or any other small area. WAN(Wide Area Network) is a type of network that covers a large geographical area.

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