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ICSE Class 8 Computers Differentiate Between the Following

Give two differences between the following:

Local Area Network and Wide Area Network

Network

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Local Area NetworkWide Area Network
A local area network is restricted to a limited geographical area.A wide area network may operate on a worldwide or nationwide basis.
In a local area network, the computers, the terminals and the peripheral devices are connected to each other through wires and coaxial cables.In a wide area network, there may not be physical connection between various computers.

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