It is a group of computers that all belong to the same organization and that are connected within a small geographical area via a network, and often the same technology, it can be wired or wireless. Twisted pair coaxial cables or fiber optic cables can be used in wired LAN. The LAN also uses a protocol, a set of rules that governs how packets are configured and transmitted. The LAN is capable of carrying very high transmission speeds normally in Mb/s (Megabytes per second) and Gb/s (Gigabytes per second)1. Advantages of LAN • Security • Cost • Email • Resource sharing • Speed2. Disadvantages of LAN • Expensive to install • Requires administrative time • File server may fail • Cables may break 2.2. We will analyze the typical components of a LAN (Local Area Network). In this topic I will cover the component that makes up a Local Area Network (LAN), as the meaning suggests that its “two or more connection stations (computers, servers, pieces, etc.). The LAN can be divided into two subsections as:A. Hardware componentB. Software component1. Hardware ComponentsThis type is the phy...