Networks - Network Types Flashcards

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WAN

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(wide area network)
Covers a large geographical area.
Uses the services of telecommunications companies i.e. BT, Virgin Media

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LAN

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(local area network)
Interconnects computers across a small geographical area.
Uses physical cables or wireless.

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PAN – WiFi - MiFi

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(personal area network)
WiFi: Interconnects devices centred around an individual person’s workspace, typically within 10m, because out uses wireless technologies such as Bluetooth.
MiFi: wireless devices that enable multiple users to share a single mobile broadband connection while they are on the go

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Standalone

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A device that works independently and doesn’t connect to a local area network.

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