LAN MAN WAN Full Form

What is the full form of LAN MAN WAN?

LAN stands for Local Area Network, MAN stands for Metropolitan Area Network and WAN Stands for Wide Area Network A computer network known as a LAN (Local Area Network) links local areas like schools, neighbourhoods, institutions, etc. The computer network that connects metropolitan regions is referred to as a MAN or Metropolitan Area Network. MAN can be used using wires, cables, or a modem. A telecommunications network that covers a large area is referred to as a WAN or wide area network. WAN is primarily used for computer networking.

Features of LAN

• The LAN network size is restricted to a few kilometres across a limited geographic area.

• The rate of data transfer is typically high. From 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps are available.

• Typically, category five coaxial cables are the only transmission media used by LANs.

• The topologies of LANs set them apart from other networks. The most prevalent are bus, ring, mesh, and star topologies.

Features of MAN

• The typical network size is between 5 and 50 kilometres. It could be as small as a collection of buildings on a campus or as big as the entire city.

• There are moderate to high data rates.

• Instead of being owned by a single entity, as in LAN, a MAN is typically either owned by a user group or by a network provider who offers service to users.

Features of WAN

• WANs are inherently expandable and have an enormous capacity, connecting many computers over a wide area.

• They make it easier to share local resources.

• To connect LANs and MANs to the Internet, WAN offers uplinks.