COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
LAN WAN AND THE INTERNET
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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LAN
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WAN
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -All the resources or host are connected via a single cable in LAN. The transmission rate of LAN ranges from 4Mbps to 16Mbps and can maximize up to 100 Mbps (Mbps stands for megabits per second).
Detailed explanation-2: -The data transmission speed of LANs is much higher than in other types of networks. When a WANs works at a speed of 1 mbps, LANs can transmit data at a speed of 1-10 mbps.
Detailed explanation-3: -LAN has the fastest speed because it is used in small areas like offices where cables are short and hence faster speeds. WAN has the largest area as it spans over the globe. Was this answer helpful?
Detailed explanation-4: -LAN supports significantly faster data transfer than WAN In comparison, WAN is significantly slower (approximately 150 Mbps) due to several reasons: There is a loss in speed as data packets travel through a long distance. Internet service providers (ISPs) typically cap the maximum speed in publicly owned WAN.
Detailed explanation-5: -Option 1 is the correct answer: Local Area Network (LAN) has the highest transmission speed.