Wide area networks can consist of many local area networks, but it is possible for a wide area network to be a single network.
LAN, WAN, MAN, And Local Area Connections.
Local Area Network
LAN- Local area network
A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a network that interconnects users with computer resources in a geographic area or region larger than that covered by even a large local area network (LAN) but smaller than the area covered by a wide area network (WAN). The term is applied to the interconnection of networks in a city into a single larger network (which may then also offer efficient connection to a wide area network). It is also used to mean the interconnection of several local area networks by bridging them with backbone lines. The latter usage is also sometimes referred to as a campus network. Examples of metropolitan area networks of various sizes can be found in the metropolitan areas of London, England; Lodz, Poland; and Geneva, Switzerland. Large universities also sometimes use the term to describe their networks. A recent trend is the installation of wireless MANs.
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.
Yvonne Collier has written: 'Local area networks' -- subject(s): Directories, Local area networks (Computer networks), Local area networks industry
Local area networks use short-haul applications
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It appears as though you are talking about subnetting.
The purpose of Local Area Networks (LAN) is to connect computers in the nearby area. This is often used in places such as schools, a laboratory or at home, for example.
Patrick H. Corrigan has written: 'Building local area networks with Novell's NetWare versions 2.2 to 3.x' -- subject(s): Local area networks (Computer networks), NetWare 'Backing up NetWare LANs' -- subject(s): Computer programs, Local area networks (Computer networks), NetWare 'Building local area networks with Novell's NetWare, versions 2.2 and 3.x' -- subject(s): Protected DAISY 'LAN disaster prevention and recovery' -- subject(s): Local area networks (Computer networks), Maintenance and repair, Security measures
Local area networks reside mostly in offices, work areas, classrooms, one building, or within several buildings
WLANs are wireless local area networks
Harald Kurreck has written: 'Der Bedarf an optischen Local Area Networks 1986-1995' -- subject(s): Fiber optics, Local area networks (Computer networks)
A local area network (LAN) supplies networking capability to a group of computers in close proximity to each other such as in an office building, a school, or a home. A LAN is useful for sharing resources. A WAN spans a large geographic area, such as a state, province or country. WANs often connect multiple smaller networks, such as local area networks (LANs) or metro area networks (MANs).
Dongtai Liu has written: 'OptoNet- a non-directional infrared communication link for local area networks' -- subject(s): Optical communications, Local area networks (Computer networks)
Philip Hunter has written: 'Network operating systems' -- subject(s): Computer networks, Operating systems (Computers), Software 'Local Area Networks' -- subject(s): Local area networks (Computer networks), Miscellanea, Design