A small town is attempting to attract tourists who visit larger nearby cities.
A network engineer is asked to implement a network encompassing the five-block town center and nearby businesses.
The inclusion of smartphones and portable devices is crucial to the plan.
Which of the following is the network engineer being asked to implement?
A.
LAN B.
PAN C.
MAN D.
WAN.
C.
A small town is attempting to attract tourists who visit larger nearby cities.
A network engineer is asked to implement a network encompassing the five-block town center and nearby businesses.
The inclusion of smartphones and portable devices is crucial to the plan.
Which of the following is the network engineer being asked to implement?
A.
LAN
B.
PAN
C.
MAN
D.
WAN.
C.
The network engineer is being asked to implement a MAN, which stands for Metropolitan Area Network.
A LAN (Local Area Network) is a network that covers a small area, such as a home, office, or building. It is typically used to connect devices that are in close proximity to each other, such as computers, printers, and servers. While a LAN could technically cover a five-block town center and nearby businesses, it is unlikely to provide adequate coverage for tourists with smartphones and portable devices.
A PAN (Personal Area Network) is a network that covers a very small area, such as a single room or person. It is typically used to connect personal devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable technology. While smartphones and portable devices are crucial to the town's plan, a PAN would not provide enough coverage for tourists in the town center and nearby businesses.
A WAN (Wide Area Network) is a network that covers a large geographic area, such as a city, state, or country. It is typically used to connect multiple LANs and other networks across a large distance. While a WAN could technically cover a small town and nearby businesses, it is unlikely to be cost-effective or necessary for this scenario.
A MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) is a network that covers a larger geographic area than a LAN, but smaller than a WAN. It is typically used to connect multiple LANs across a city or metropolitan area. In this scenario, a MAN would provide adequate coverage for the five-block town center and nearby businesses, while also accommodating the smartphones and portable devices of visiting tourists.