Draw This - beginner

Draw a labeled diagram that shows the difference between a LAN (Local Area Network) and a WAN (Wide Area Network). Include at least three devices connected in a LAN and show how multiple LANs connect to form a WAN.

10 minutes

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Grading Criteria

Diagram includes at least three devices connected in each LAN

Switch symbol shown connecting devices inside each LAN

Router symbol shown connecting multiple LANs

Clear labels for LAN, WAN, devices, switch, and router

Connections between devices and network devices are shown with lines

Explanation matches the diagram and correctly describes LAN and WAN

Solution

          +-------------------+          +-------------------+
          |      LAN 1        |          |      LAN 2        |
          |  +---+  +---+  +---+ |          |  +---+  +---+  +---+ |
          |  |PC1|--|PC2|--|PC5| |          |  |PC3|--|PC4|--|PC6| |
          |  +---+  +---+  +---+ |          |  +---+  +---+  +---+ |
          |       |       |      |          |       |       |      |
          |     +---+     |      |          |     +---+     |      |
          |     |Switch|--+      |          |     |Switch|--+      |
          |     +---+            |          |     +---+            |
          +--------|------------+          +--------|------------+
                   |                               |
                   |                               |
                   +---------------+---------------+
                                   |
                              +---------+
                              |  Router |
                              +---------+
                                   |
                              Internet


Explanation:
- Each LAN shows devices (PCs) connected to a switch.
- Switch connects devices inside the LAN.
- Routers connect multiple LANs to form a WAN.
- The WAN covers a large area by linking LANs through the internet or other wide networks.

This diagram shows two Local Area Networks (LANs), each with three devices connected to a switch. The switch helps devices inside the LAN communicate quickly and directly, like computers in the same office or home.

The two LANs are connected by a router, which links them over a Wide Area Network (WAN). The WAN covers a much larger area, such as different buildings, cities, or countries. The internet is an example of a WAN connecting many LANs worldwide.

Think of LAN as a small neighborhood where houses (devices) are close and connected by local roads (switch). WAN is like highways connecting different neighborhoods (LANs) far apart.

Variations - 2 Challenges

[intermediate] Draw a diagram showing a LAN with wireless devices and explain how wireless LAN differs from wired LAN.

[advanced] Draw a detailed diagram showing how multiple LANs connect through routers and switches to form a WAN, including the internet cloud symbol.