CBSE Class 9 Computer Applications
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Computer Networking, Multimedia Basics — Question 8
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How is LAN different from WAN ?
| Local Area Network (LAN) | Wide Area Network (WAN) |
|---|---|
| LAN stands for Local Area Network. | WAN stands for Wide Area Network |
| LAN is spread over a small area of upto 1 km. | WAN is spread over a very large area. |
| LAN usually costs less to set up. | WAN costs higher to setup. |
| LAN is usually a single network. | WAN is usually a network of many networks. |