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LAN vs Ethernet Cable – Difference, Advantages & Disadvantages

The Crazy Programmer

Are you also looking to understand the difference between LAN and Ethernet? Ethernet and LAN are both widely used technologies to connect the network. However, the concept of LAN became practical because of Ethernet. Ethernet does not have any centralized way of working, whereas the LAN uses its centralized path to function.

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12 Different Types of Computer Network

The Crazy Programmer

Local Area Network (LAN). We can also call it a group of lots of LAN or MAN. We can call it a group of lots of LAN. Bigger than LAN but smaller than WAN. In MAN, various LANs are connected to each other through telephone exchange lines or fiber, optical cables. Wireless LAN is similar as a small size LAN.

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Wireless LANS in the 21st Century

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The power and potential of the next generation cognitive campus are transformative as the industry undergoes a massive transition to hybrid work in the post - pandemic era. A key underpinning to successful campus networking deployment s has been our very first acquisition of Mojo Networks for c ognitive Wi-Fi.

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CCNA vs CCNP – Detailed Guide and Differences

The Crazy Programmer

CCNP focuses on Network architecture so the prime object is to create, install, and troubleshoot wide area networks (WAN) and local area networks (LAN). Provide better communication and transaction channels in existing networks. CCNA is the second level of Cisco’s five-level career certification process as given below: Course Coverage.

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Components of Computer Network

The Crazy Programmer

It is placed on the motherboard with a LAN connecting port. A router is used to connect a LAN with an internet connection. It connects multiple LANs (local area networks) together to form a larger LAN. Components of computer are classified into two parts, hardware and software components. Hardware Components.

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Types and Functions of Network Interface Card (NIC)

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The NIC also has other names like Network Interface Controller, LAN Adapter, Connection Card, and Ethernet Card. As it sends the query to the internet and then with the help of a LAN card, it receives the data, passes the query on the internet, and presents the required result. Types of Network Interface Cards. Work As Middleware.

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What is Node in Computer Network – Types and Functions

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The computer devices already hold it; they are described as the physical networks or LAN nodes instead of the host. LANs And WANs Nodes. LANs and WANs Nodes are also computer network nodes that work the same as other nodes. In contrast, the WLAN does not contain any access points, and neither has the IP host address.

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