Title: Limitations, Pros and Cons of LAN, MAN, WAN Description: This is a PDF file of a presentation about the limitations, advantages and disadvantages of different types of networks. Below is a list of local area network advantages/disadvantages to consider when setting up your office. Compared to a wide area network, a LAN connection is relatively inexpensive to set up and maintain. A WAN, or wide area network requires substantial investment, whether it be private ownership or leasing from a telecommunications provider. Disadvantages Of LAN- LANcovers small geographical area. Security issues are big concern as it is easy to have access to programs and data of peers. Special security measures are needed to stop unauthorized access. Answer (1 of 4): Advantages Of LANsAdvantages of connecting computers in a LAN: Workstations can share peripheral devices like printers. This is cheaper than buying a printer for every workstation. Workstations do not necessarily need their own hard disk or CD-ROM drives which make them cheaper to buy than stand-alone PCs. Users can save their work centrally on the network file server.
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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Lan Wan And Man Together
The Network allows computers to connect and communicate with different computers via any medium. LAN, MAN and WAN are the three major types of the network designed to operate over the area they cover. There are some similarities and dissimilarities between them. One of the major differences is the geographical area they cover, i.e. LAN covers the smallest area; MAN covers an area larger than LAN and WAN comprises the largest of all.
There are other types of Computer Networks also, like:
• Peer to Peer model
• Client-Server model
1.2 Local Area Network
It is also called LAN and designed for small physical areas such as an office, group of buildings or a factory. LANs are used widely as it is easy to design and to troubleshoot. Personal computers and workstations are connected to…show more content…
If LANs are separated by a large distance then the WAN can be used. WANs are not limited to a single location. These networks are commonly connected through the telephone systems, satellites and leased lines. Internet is the best example for the WAN. It is the largest WAN.
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Figure 2: Wide area network
1.3.1 Benefits of WAN
• Utilizes a large geographical area
• Shares resources with all connected workstations.
• Message delivery is quick among networked users.
• When a data file is updated the update is displayed to all users in the network.
• Data sharing can be done over a wide area.
• Easy to utilize.
• Same data can be used by everyone on the network.
• Can share files very quickly in the same network.
1.3.2 Constraints of LAN
• Difficult to setup.
• Highly technical skills are required to deploy.
• Highly expensive and is slow at deployment.
• Firewalls and high end security is needed to protect the network from external hackers.
• Deploying this type of networks takes lot of time and needs experience.
• Network maintenance is hard.
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1.1 Metropolitan Area
There are other types of Computer Networks also, like:
• Peer to Peer model
• Client-Server model
1.2 Local Area Network
It is also called LAN and designed for small physical areas such as an office, group of buildings or a factory. LANs are used widely as it is easy to design and to troubleshoot. Personal computers and workstations are connected to…show more content…
If LANs are separated by a large distance then the WAN can be used. WANs are not limited to a single location. These networks are commonly connected through the telephone systems, satellites and leased lines. Internet is the best example for the WAN. It is the largest WAN.
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Figure 2: Wide area network
1.3.1 Benefits of WAN
• Utilizes a large geographical area
• Shares resources with all connected workstations.
• Message delivery is quick among networked users.
• When a data file is updated the update is displayed to all users in the network.
• Data sharing can be done over a wide area.
• Easy to utilize.
• Same data can be used by everyone on the network.
• Can share files very quickly in the same network.
1.3.2 Constraints of LAN
• Difficult to setup.
• Highly technical skills are required to deploy.
• Highly expensive and is slow at deployment.
• Firewalls and high end security is needed to protect the network from external hackers.
• Deploying this type of networks takes lot of time and needs experience.
• Network maintenance is hard.
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1.1 Metropolitan Area