Computer Fundamentals Lab

KH MUSTAFIZUR RAHMAN

MD. ABDUSH SHAFI

ID: 3791
Section: 63A
Dept: Computer Science &
Engineering
Course code: CSE 106
Network Diagram:

1.1:- A network design (structure) of LAN, MAN & WAN

Local Area Network (LAN): LAN stands for Local Area Network. It refers to a
computer network that connects devices within a small geographic area, such
as an office, building, or campus. The devices that are connected to a LAN can
include computers, printers, servers, routers, and other peripherals. LANs can
be set up using various technologies, such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Token Ring.
They typically provide high-speed connectivity and allow for the sharing of
resources such as files, applications, and data storage. In contrast to WAN (Wide
Area Network), which connects devices across larger geographic areas such as
cities, states or even countries, LANs are limited in scope and are designed to
serve a smaller group of users in a more localized setting.

Metropolitan Area Network(MAN): MAN stands for Metropolitan Area

Network. It is a type of computer network that covers a larger geographic area
than a LAN but smaller than a WAN. A MAN typically covers a metropolitan area,
such as a city or town, and connects various LANs together. It can be used to
connect multiple buildings, such as different offices of a company or different
campuses of a university, within a city or town. MANs can be set up using various
technologies, such as fiber-optic cables, microwave links, or leased lines. They
provide higher bandwidth than LANs and can support a larger number of users
and devices. MANs are used to provide high-speed connectivity and data
transfer between different locations within a metropolitan area. They are
commonly used by businesses, universities, hospitals, and government agencies
to facilitate communication and data exchange between different branches or
departments.

Wide Area Network (WAN): WAN stands for Wide Area Network. It is a type of
computer network that spans a large geographic area, such as a state, country,
or even multiple countries. WANs are used to connect LANs or MANs that are
located in different geographic locations, allowing users and devices to
communicate with each other over long distances. WANs can be established
using various technologies, such as leased lines, satellite links, or the internet.
One of the primary benefits of WANs is their ability to provide high-speed
connectivity over large distances. They allow for the transfer of data, voice, and
video across different locations, making it possible for businesses, organizations,
and individuals to communicate and collaborate even if they are located in
different parts of the world. WANs are used by a wide range of organizations,
including corporations, government agencies, universities, and researchi
institutions, to share information, resources, and applications across different
locations.
Differences Between LAN, MAN and WAN:

PARAMETER LAN MAN WAN

Full Form LAN is an acronym for MAN is an acronym for WAN is an acronym for
Local Area Network. Metropolitan Area Wide Area Network.
Network.
Definition and Meaning LAN is a network that MAN is a comparatively The WAN network
usually connects a small wider network that spans to an even larger
group of computers in covers large regions- locality. It has the
each geographical area. like towns, cities, etc. capacity to connect
various countries
together. For example,
the Internet is a WAN.
Network Ownership The LAN is private. The MAN can be both The WAN can also be
Hospitals, homes, schools, private or public. Many both private or public.
offices, etc., may own it. organizations and
telecom operators may
own them.
Maintenance and Very easy to design and Comparatively difficult Very difficult to design
Designing maintain. to design and maintain. and maintain.
Speed LAN offers a very high MAN offers a moderate WAN offers a low
Internet speed. Internet speed. Internet speed.
Delay in Propagation It faces a very short It faces a moderate It faces a high
propagation delay. propagation delay. propagation delay.
Faulty Tolerance The LAN exhibits a better The MAN exhibits a The WAN also exhibits
fault tolerance than the lesser fault tolerance. a lesser fault tolerance.
rest of the networks.
Congestion The congestion in the It exhibits a higher It exhibits a higher
network is very low. network congestion. congestion in the
network.
Communication LAN typically allows a MAN allows multiple A huge group of
Allotment single pair of devices to computers to interact computers can easily
establish communication. simultaneously with interact with each
But it may also support each other. other using the WAN.
more computers.
Uses Schools, homes, colleges, It basically covers a It covers an entire
hospitals, offices, etc., can city, a small town, or country, a
privately use it. any given area with a subcontinent, or an
bigger radius than the equivalent area.
LAN.