Local Area Network (LAN)
- LAN normally operates within a compact area such as an Office Building or a Campus.
- LAN is capable of interconnecting a large number of computers and other devices within 1 Km.
- A LAN tends to use only one type of transmission medium.
- LANs are usually used for sharing printers, hard disk, hardware devices, and software applications (etc.).
- Physical medium is used for data transmission.
- Transmission medium used are UTP (Un-Shielded Twisted Pair) Cable, STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) Cable or Fiber Optic Cable.
- Data transmission Speed is high.(i.e.) 10/100 mbps
- Installation cost is low.
- Normally owned by a single organization.
- Success Rate of Data Transmission is almost 100%.
- (e.g.) Computer Labs of Institutions, Computer Network in an Office, etc.