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Computer Networks - I — Question 13

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Question 13

Pick from the situations below where you would pick PAN over a WLAN

  1. Devices to be linked are mobile devices like laptops and smartphones spread over a large geographical area
  2. Connecting devices are confined within a room
  3. Connecting devices are within the range of same Wifi
  4. Expenses to setup a network are limited
Answer

Connecting devices are confined within a room
Connecting devices are within the range of same Wifi

Reason — A Personal Area Network (PAN) is the interconnection of information technology devices within the range of an individual person, typically up to 10 meters, e.g., using the same Wi-Fi network. Therefore, the above situations are suited for the use of PANs.