Explain the difference between a LAN and a WAN.

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The difference between a LAN and WAN is in the area they cover. WANs cover great distances, whereas LANs are local. Topology means model, a topology of a network is a model of how a network is configured and arranged. Sketches should resemble their textbook versions; hierarchal, bus, ring, star. Wireless sketches should resemble their textbook versions; BSS, ESS, and ISS. Four IEEE amendments are:
• 802.11g, like a hybrid between a and b, fast speed (54Mbps) but 2.4 GHz spectrum. This is currently the most popular amendment.
• 802.11n offers speeds of 248 Mbps using MIMO technology.
• MIMO relies on multiple data paths, also called multipath design, to increase bandwidth and range.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. functions b. procedures c. attributes d. methods e. definitions

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