Understanding of LAN, WAN and MAN - LAN stands for Local Area Network is a network of computers whose network only covers a small area; such as campus computer networks, buildings, offices, in homes, schools or smaller. Today, most LANs based on IEEE 802.3 Ethernet technologies using a switch device, which has a data transfer rate of 10, 100, or 1000 Mbit / s. In addition to Ethernet technology, the current 802.11b technology (commonly called Wi-Fi) is also often used to form a LAN. Places that provide LAN connectivity with Wi-Fi technology commonly called hotspots.
WAN stands for Wide Area Network is a computer network covering a large area as an example of a computer network between regions, cities or even countries, or it can be defined as well as computer networks require routers and public communication channels.
WANs are used to connect a local network with other local networks, so users or computers in one location can communicate with users and computers in other locations.
MAN stands for Metropolitan Area Network is a network in a city with high speed data transfer, which connects various locations such as campuses, offices, government and so on. MAN network is a combination of several LANs. MAN's range of between 10 to 50 km, MAN is a network that tepaMetropolitan area network or shortened by MAN. A network in a city with high speed data transfer, which connects various locations such as campuses, offices, government and so on. MAN network is a combination of several LANs. MAN's range of between 10 to 50 km, MAN is the right network to build networks between offices in the city of factories / establishments and headquarters are in range.
