There are multiple LAN standards to accommodate diverse networking needs, technological advancements, and varying use cases. Different standards, such as Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Token Ring, offer distinct features like speed, range, and security to serve specific environments, from home networks to enterprise systems. Additionally, the evolution of technology and the demand for higher performance have led to the development of new standards, ensuring compatibility and efficiency across various devices and applications.
Your question doesnt make much sense. Lan technology is the equipment used to make computer networks. There is no LAN standard, there are many "standards" in networking
LAN standards are these of IEEE 802 group:802.3 - Ethernet802.11 a/b/g/n - Wireless LAN and Wi-Fi802.13 - 100BASE-X Ethernet802.15 - Wireless PAN (Personal Area Network)802.15.2 - IEEE 802.15 and IEEE 802.11 coexistence802.16 - Broadband Wireless Access (WiMAX certification)
IEEE 802.11 is a set of standards carrying out wireless local area network (WLAN) computer communication in the 2.4, 3.6 and 5 GHz frequency bands. They are created and Maintained by the IEEE LAN/MAN standards committee (IEEE 802).
Single-cell wireless LAN: all of the wireless end systems are within range of a single control module. Multiple-cell wireless LAN: there are multiple control modules interconnected by a wired LAN; each control module supports a number of wireless end systems within its transmission range.
It's IEEE 802.3 for Ethernet and IEEE 802.11 for Wireless LANs.
If you mean, "What is a wireless LAN?" The answer is simple. A wireless LAN is a network that connects multiple computers, gaming consoles, and gaming devices and allows them to connect to the internet, but only if they are capable of using wireless. Wireless LAN is achieved by using a wireless router. LAN stands for Local Area Network.
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Depending on the LAN topology, some LAN segments may be limited to as few as 30 clients total, whereas other topologies can handle 1024 or more on a single LAN. More than that and you would need to go to multiple LANs connected via a router.
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When one wants to connect multiple LAN segments together, the point-to-multipoint type of remote wireless bridge is used. The connection avails the network resources.
LAN standards are these of IEEE 802 group:802.3 - Ethernet802.11 a/b/g/n - Wireless LAN and Wi-Fi802.13 - 100BASE-X Ethernet802.15 - Wireless PAN (Personal Area Network)802.15.2 - IEEE 802.15 and IEEE 802.11 coexistence802.16 - Broadband Wireless Access (WiMAX certification)
A LAN Bridge. It is not a special computer per say. A LAN bridge connects two or more LANs at layer two in the OSI network model. The LAN bridge receives packets from a LAN segment connected to one port and forwards them to another LAN segment connected to a different port. While a LAN bridge serves the purpose of extending network range, it also relieves the problem of congestion that multiple devices can cause on a single Ethernet segment.