Networks - Network Types

Question 1

WAN

Answer 1

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

Question 2

LAN

Answer 2

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

Question 3

PAN – WiFi - MiFi

Answer 3

(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

Question 4

Standalone

Answer 4

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