SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -As the naming conventions suggest, LANs are for smaller, more localized networking-in a home, business, school, etc.-while WANs cover larger areas, such as cities, and even allow computers in different nations to connect.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The geographical area covered by LAN is small, whereas, MAN covers relatively large and WAN covers the greatest of all. LAN is confined to schools, hospitals or buildings, whereas, MAN connects small towns or Cities and on the other hand, WAN covers Country or a group of Countries. LAN: WiFi, Ethernet Cables.