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PraxxtorCruel

PraxxtorCruel

PraxxtorCruel

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Hello network experts. I want to compile all the components required for a typical local area network and wide are network to later on put in a table.

Currently for Wan I have:

Network Adapter
Modem
Repeater
Bridge
Hub
Switch
Access Point
Router
Residential Gateway
Gateway

Lan:

Router
Hub
Ethernet cable
Network Card
Switch

Sorry for sounding dumb, but am I on the right track and is there anymore?

Thanks ever so much.
 
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Caged said:
Is this for a homework question?
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Yes its homework, but it isn't one of the questions, the actual question is to explain the differences. You see I managed to find all components required for a WAN but I'm struggling with the LAN part even though it should be pretty simple. I probably know all of them but I just never trust myself.
 
I don't understand what you're trying to do in your OP.. What level of homework is this (e.g. GCSE). The items in your post have no relevance on the actual question
 
ci_newman said:
I don't understand what you're trying to do in your OP.. What level of homework is this (e.g. GCSE). The items in your post have no relevance on the actual question
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Exactly it has no relevance, I just was hoping someone could confirm that I have successfully noted down all components required for a LAN AND WAN network.
 
The differences between a WAN and a LAN are more than just what they are made up of. In fact differentiating them by hardware is a terrible way of doing it.
 
for a lan you need

HUB and ethernet cables or a wireless hub / router / access point..

for a wan you need

two routers and a method of connecting them that is classed as "wide"

no devices (pc, laptop, server etc) are required in my mind to make a LAN or WAN as long as the connectivity is there you have a lan / wan. DHCP makes things easier but is optional.

write what I ahve put if they say its not enough or wrong give them my email address and ill argue the point
 
edscdk said:
for a lan you need

HUB and ethernet cables or a wireless hub / router / access point..

for a wan you need

two routers and a method of connecting them that is classed as "wide"

no devices (pc, laptop, server etc) are required in my mind to make a LAN or WAN as long as the connectivity is there you have a lan / wan. DHCP makes things easier but is optional.

write what I ahve put if they say its not enough or wrong give them my email address and ill argue the point
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You can achieve a LAN with a single cable.
You can achieve a WAN with a single cable.

You do not need a router for a WAN for example.

You cannot answer this question without very specific context or assuming TYPICAL usage.

Your closing line did give me a good laugh though, so +1 for that :p
 
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Nope.

You can have a point-to-point link between 2 remote buildings with no need for routing and it could still be classified as a WAN. WAN is more about geographic remoteness than technical implementation really.

As said, depends on context.
 
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