The different types of networks

Questions:
1. List the 4 different types of networks.

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2. What is LAN an abbreviation of?

3. Describe 4 features of a LAN.

Features of a LAN
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4. Draw an image that shows how a LAN is setup, photograph it and paste into the space below:

5. Describe 4 advantages and 4 disadvantages to setting up a LAN.

Advantages of a LAN Disadvantages of a LAN

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 6. What is WLAN an abbreviation of?

7. Describe 4 features of a WLAN.

Features of a WLAN
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8. Explain what a router is and describe its role in a WLAN.

A router is…

A routers role
is…

9. Draw a picture that shows how a WLAN is setup, photograph it and paste into the space below:

10. Describe 4 advantages and 4 disadvantages to setting up a WLAN.

Advantages of a WLAN Disadvantages of a WLAN

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 11. What is WAN an abbreviation of?

12. Describe what a WAN is.

13. What is the largest WAN in the world?

14. Describe what the internet is made up of.

15. List the 4 different ways that computers and devices can connect to a WAN.

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16. Draw a picture that shows how a WAN is setup, photograph it and paste into the space below:

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 17. Describe 4 advantages and 4 disadvantages to setting up a WAN.

Advantages of a WAN Disadvantages of a WAN

18. What is WPAN an abbreviation of?

19. What is another, more commonly used, name for a WPAN.

20. Describe 3 features of a WPAN.

Features of a WPAN
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21. List the 4 devices that can commonly be used to connect to a WPAN.

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22. Draw a picture that shows how a WPAN is setup, photograph it and paste into the space below:

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 23. Describe 4 advantages and 4 disadvantages to setting up a WPAN.

Advantages of a WPAN Disadvantages of a WPAN

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