Difference between LAN and a WLAN
LAN
LAN, stands for Local Area Network and is a computer network to connect large areas like an office or a building.
WLAN
WLAN, stands for Wireless Local Area Network and is similar to LAN. It is relatively new and getting popularity now a days.
Following are the important differences between LAN and WLAN.
| Sr. No. | Key | LAN | WLAN |
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| 1 | Stands for | LAN stands for Local Area Network. | WLAN stands for Wireless Local Area Network. |
| 2 | Connection Type | LAN connections includes wired as well as wireless connection technologies. | WLAN connections are completely wireless technology based. |
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| 3 | Coverage | LAN covers a large area like building. | WLAN slso covers a large regions like building, office etc. |
| 4 | Cost | LAN connections are less expensive, more secure that wireless connections of WLAN. | WLAN connections are more expensive and considered less secure than wired connections. |
| 5 | Complexity | Installation of LAN is relatively cheaper but complex to install. It requires Routers, switches to connect wires. | Installation of WLAN is costly but simple. Routers, switches are not needed to connect wires. |
| 6 | Performance | LAN provides good performance and impact of weather is limited. | WLAN provides high performance but may get impacted in bad weather. |
| 7 | Mobility | LAN has limited mobility. LAN needs ethernet to connect devices. | WLAN is highly mobile in nature. No ethernet is required to connect devices to WLAN. |
| 8 | Interruption | LAN connections can not be interrupted easily. | WLAN connections can be interrupted easily. |
| 9 | Examples | Desktop, laptops connected to LAN in an office. | Desktop, laptops connected on Wifi or hotspot based networks. |
Published on 28-Nov-2019 15:57:09
