Compare LAN, WAN and MAN on the basis of following point: 1) Geographical area covered 2) Communication Medium used 3) Rate of data transmission 4) Example / Application
Comparison
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LAN
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WAN
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MAN
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Geographical area covered
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Covers small geographical area.(up to 1km.)
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Covers large locality and connects countries together. ( Area above 100km)
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Covers relatively large region such as cities, towns (Area within 1km to 100km).
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Communication Medium used
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Twisted pair cables and coaxial cables. Wi-Fi, Ethernet Cables.
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Telephone lines and radio waves, Optic wires, Microwaves, Satellites.
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Modem and Wire/Cable
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Rate of data transmission
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High
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Low
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Moderate
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Example / Application
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Ethernet/ College, School, Hospital.
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Internet/ Country, Continent.
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Cable TV network / Small towns, City.
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