Define LAN. Write any two disadvantages of LAN.

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Definition of LAN: LAN is a network which is designed to operate over a small physical area such as an office, factory or a group of buildings.

Disadvantages:

1. Power - a good LAN is required to be on all the times.

2. Security - each computer and device become another point of entry for undesirables.

3. Investment in Higher Costs due to server systems.

4. Frustration if having a problem setting up.

5. A lot of times a network shares one Internet connection - if all computers running at once, can reduce speed for each.

6. Area covered is limited.

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