2.8 - Network Types, Network Tools

Question 1

LAN

Answer 1

Local area network
-local = relative

Building/group of buildings
-high speed connectivity

Ethernet + 802.11 wireless
-any slower + it isn’t local

Question 2

WAN

Answer 2

Wide area network
-spans globe

Generally connects LANs across a distance
-generally much slower than LAN

Many diff WAN tech
-point to point serial, MPLS, etc
-terrestrial + non terrestrial

Question 3

PAN

Answer 3

Personal area network
-own private netw.
-bluetooth, IR, NFC

Automobile
-audio output
-integrates with phone

Mobile phone
-wireless headset

Health
-workout telemetry, daily reports

Question 4

MAN

Answer 4

Metropolitan area network
-network in ur city
-larger than LAN, smaller than WAN

Historically MAN-specific topologies
-metro ethernet

Common to see govt. ownership
-they own right of way

Question 5

SAN

Answer 5

Storage area network
-looks/feels like storage device
-block level access
-efficient reading + writing

Requires a lot of bandwidth
-might use isolated network + high speed network topologies

Question 6

WLAN

Answer 6

Wireless LAN
-802.11 tech

Mobility
-within a building
-in limited geographical area

Expand coverage with more access points
-downtown area
-large campus