Network Types

Question 1

What is a LAN and WAN?

Answer 1

• Local Area Network enables network connection of devices in a particular area such as a building.
• Wide Area Network enables network connection of devices across large distances.

Question 2

What is PAN? and What interface uses it most?

Answer 2

Personal Area network used by Bluetooth to generate a connection of a device to other devices within a small range of 10 metres.

Question 3

What is NFC?

Answer 3

Is a wireless connection between devices commonly used for wireless payments and buidling access control systems.

Question 4

What are two ways of connecting to a LAN?

Answer 4

• Wired connection such as RJ 45 Cable and port and RJ 11 Cable and port for telephone connections; can also be done via optical fiber cables.
• Wirelessly connecetion via WiFi networks enables a wireless connection of a device to a LAN.