You can't really compare the two, since VPNs are designed to work over larger distances - unlike a LAN, which works only for a short distance.If all you need is a local connection between devices, you have no need for a VPN.
In any case, the disadvantage is the additional complexity.
the only disadvantages of VPN is that it slows down internet connection to a certain extent...
If one VLAN has got many end devices (nodes), significant bandwidth will be hogged by that VLAN. In this case nodes in other VLANs will be starving for the BW.
Disadvantages : 1. Breakdowns and Possible Loss of Resources 2. Expensive to Build 3. Security Threats 4. Bandwidth Issues
VLAN is a custom network which is created from one or more local area networks. It enables a group of devices available in multiple networks to be combined into one logical network. The result becomes a virtual LAN that is administered like a physical LAN. The full form of VLAN is defined as Virtual Local Area Network.
Local area network
LAN, WAN, MAN, And Local Area Connections.
Wide area networks can consist of many local area networks, but it is possible for a wide area network to be a single network.
A network is any collection of independent computers that communicate with one another over a shared network medium. A computer network is a collection of two or more connected computers 1) LAN (Local Area Network) 2) WAN (Wide Area Network) 3) MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) 4) VPN (Virtual Private Network) 5) Internet 6) Intranet
There is only one type of LAN. If you are asking for the type of networks then they are the following: LAN - Local Area Network WLAN - Wireless Local Area Network VLAN - Virtual LAN WAN - Wide Area Network MAN - Metropolitan Area Network SAN - Storage Area Network, System Area Network, Server Area Network, or sometimes Small Area Network CAN - Campus Area Network, Controller Area Network, or sometimes Cluster Area Network PAN - Personal Area Network DAN - Desk Area Network
VLAN is a custom network which is created from one or more local area networks. It enables a group of devices available in multiple networks to be combined into one logical network. The result becomes a virtual LAN that is administered like a physical LAN. The full form of VLAN is defined as Virtual Local Area Network.
LAN stands for Local Area Network & WAN stands for Wide Area Network.
Local Area Network
the term LAN stands for "local area network". this type of network is one that is usually connected to another network through a "WAN" or "Wide Area Network". A good example of this is the wireless or wired network in your house is a LAN. A corporate network of any major size has many LAN segments connected to one another via a WAN connection. As well, the internet is generally considered the largest WAN.
A LAN or local area network is a computer network that includes computers in the local area. At my work location, there have been local area networks that serve the building. About 12 years ago, they connected our local area network to 5 or 6 other of our buildings located a mile or two away, and it was not local, anymore: It was then a wide area network, or WAN.
It stands for Local Area Network
customise a local area network
you can define vlan membership at the network switches. you can connect devices over a large area without causing traffic bottlenecks.
1. How might a distributed database designed for a local area network differ from one designed for a wide area network?
No, not normally.
A home area network is a version of a local area network, but is restricted to a smaller area which is typically just one dwelling. A local area network is a similarly small area network but may be larger to encompass a few buildings such as office premises or a school with several buildings.