CBSE Class 12 Informatics Practices
Question 94 of 118
Introduction to Computer Networks — Question 21
Back to all questions| LAN | PAN |
|---|---|
| LAN stands for Local Area Network. | PAN stands for personal area network. |
| LAN covers an area of up to 1 kilometer. | PAN operates within a range of around 10 meters. |
| LANs use wired (Ethernet, fiber optics) or wireless (Wifi) connections. | PANs use wireless technologies like Bluetooth, Wifi. |
| LAN networks are used to share data, information, programs, printers, hard-disks, modems etc. | PAN networks are used to transfer files including email and calendar appointments, digital photos and music etc from phones and tablets to PC and vice versa. |
| LANs provide connectivity within an organization or building. | PAN is used to provide connectivity to an individual. |