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Cisco Exercises - Semester 1 - Networking Fundamentals

Chapter 3 LANs

Introduction

LANs are high-speed, low-error data networks covering a relatively small geographic area (up to a few thousand meters). LANs connect workstations, peripherals, terminals, and other devices in a single building or other geographically limited area. LANs provide multiple connected desktop devices (usually PCs) with access to high-bandwidth media. LANs connect computers and services to a common Layer I media.

Concept Questions

Demonstrate your knowledge of these concepts by answering the following questions in the space provided.

• The network operates within a building or floor of a building. What are the major characteristics of a LAN?

• What are the major components of the average LAN?

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