Networking Flashcards

Question	Answer
Virtual private networks (VPN)	Virtual private networks are a cheaper alternative to a wide area network and use dedicated packet-switched links to interconnect two or more local area networks.
Local area network (LAN)	Local area networks (LANs) are characterized by high-speed transmission over a restricted geographical area. Signals need to be boosted if the LAN is too large
personal area networks (PAN)	A personal area network (PAN) is a computer network organised around an individual person PANs often involve mobile computers and smartphones.
Wide area network (WAN)	While LANs operate where distances are relatively small, wide area network (WANs) are used to link LANs that are separated by large distances ranging from a few tens of metres to thousands of kilometres

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	Created by Lewis Lees about 8 years ago