LAN (Local Area Network)

LAN (Local Area Network)


LAN is computer network spans over a small area.It connects with different devices like printer ,faxes & workstations.LAN is restricted to a small area such as home, office or college.
LAN form a network's it .covers comparatively small geographical area.The LAN is restricted due to its smaller coverage area and centralized management.

Local Area Network

Above figure show that there is all device connected with it & these form a small network.Here gadgets are connected with each other & they used to share data from each other.
The IEEE 802 standards is set by the IEEE organizations of the United states of America .

Advantages Of LAN:-

• It's help in sharing data from user to printer in a network.
• LAN communication is faster than other network. It's accessible faster.
• It helps to configure easily & it maintains easily.
• Provide communication in smaller area network with limited network elements.
• New user or equipment can be installed and configured easily.

Disadvantage of LAN:-

• Limited number of computer can be connected in LAN.
• It doesn't  cover large area.
• Network performance get low when number of connecting device is increased.
• LAN is more prone to virus & hacking than Standalone Computers.