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LANs and WANs - Match-up

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Network
LAN
WAN
Standalone computer
Shared resources
The Internet
Wireless device
Wired device
Home network


Answers
Connects separate sites and computers over a large geographical area such as between towns or countries.
Data, files, printers and web access that connected computers are all able to use.
A device that works on its own without connecting to any other devices.
Covers a small geographical area such as a single building or site, using privately owned hardware.
The largest worldwide system that links computers and other devices across the whole world.
A small system in a house where devices share files, printers and other equipment.
Equipment that connects to other devices using a physical cable.
Two or more computers connected together so that they can share data, files, devices and services.
Equipment that connects to other devices using radio signals instead of cables.
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