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Differences between LAN and WAN

The differences between LAN - Local Area Network and WAN - Wide Area Network is as follows: LAN (Local Area Network) 1. LAN - Local Area Network is used to connect computers at one place, in one room or a building. 2. LAN - Local Area Network covers small and limited area. 3. Data transfer speed is very fast in LAN because of small distance. 4. Local Area network speed is normally form 1 to l00 Mbps. 5. LAN - Local Area Network is less costly. 6. LAN - Local Area Network is usually connected through wires. 7. Normally, the    connection     in     a     LAN - Local Area Network   is permanent using wires. 8. LAN - Local Area Network is used for sharing data, information, files and hardware like printers, hard disk, modem etc. 9. LAN - Local Area Network has    less    possibility    of data transmissio