Types of Local Area Network (LAN) Connections

There are several different types of Local Area Network (LAN) connections. We’ve covered Wireless, Wired, and ARCNET, as well as Home and Campus networks. In this article, we’ll look at some of the common types of LAN, as well as some alternatives. We’ll also cover the LAN standards, so you know what to expect when implementing one. But which one is the best option? Here are some tips.

Wired and wireless LAN

In the past, many people debated whether they should use a wireless or wired local area network. The debate has been ongoing for decades and has centered on the differences between wired and wireless networks. Using a wireless network is much more popular these days, but wired networks still have their advantages. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of wireless LANs. Here’s how to decide which one is right for your business.

ARCNET

The ARCNET local area network is a standard of the Ethernet protocol. The LAN is made up of a number of connected nodes called ‘processing nodes’. Each processing node communicates with other nodes through a token-passing bus. Using this protocol, applications are developed in the proprietary COBOL-like language and deployed on a single dumb terminal computer. The ARCNET local area network allows for the expansion of these applications with additional ‘computing’ resource computers and disks attached to each hub.

Home area network

A home area network, also known as a LAN, is a wireless or wired network that connects computers and other devices in the same house to each other. The network is generally comprised of a broadband Internet connection, a router, and user host devices, which can be computers, laptops, smart appliances, tablets, and video game consoles. In addition to connecting to one another, LANs can be used to share data among multiple devices.… Continue reading >>>