DATA LINK LAYER WIRED NETWORKS
CONNECTING DEVICES
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WAN
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LAN
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The Internet
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Virtual Network
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Detailed explanation-1: -A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and peripheral devices that share a common communications line or wireless link to a server within a distinct geographic area.
Detailed explanation-2: -A computer network (Figure 10.2) is an interconnection among two or more computers or computing devices. Such interconnection allows computers to share data and resources among each other. A basic network may connect a few computers placed in a room.
Detailed explanation-3: -LAN is an acronym for Local Area Network. MAN is an acronym for Metropolitan Area Network. WAN is an acronym for Wide Area Network. Definition and Meaning. LAN is a network that usually connects a small group of computers in a given geographical area.