Can Anyone Define Network Administration?
The local area network (LAN) is the most common type of network. This network is used in a relatively small area. Most LANs are used to connect computers in a single building or group of buildings. Hundreds or thousands of computers may be connected computers in a single building or group of buildings. Hundreds or thousands of computers may be connected through LAN. In general a LAN is classified in relation to the length of the cabling which the network can support. Typical LANs can be found in industrial plants, office buildings, and college or university campuses. Data transmission speeds of LAN are 1 to 100 megabits per second. The Wide Area Network (WAN) is a network, which covers a large area. Normally a WAN consists of two or more interconnected LANs. Computers in WAN are often connected through public networks such as the telephone system. They can also be connected through leased lines or satellites. The size of a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is between LAN and WAN. A MAN n
