What is the difference between the local area network (LAN) and a wide area network (WAN) ?

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Answer:A LAN, abbreviated from Local Area Network, is a network that covers a small geographical area such as homes, offices and groups of buildings. Whereas a WAN, abbreviated from Wide Area Network, is a network that covers larger geographical areas which can span the globe.

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