a. Why are typical WAN speeds slower than typical LAN speeds? Give a clear and complete argument.

2a1.) Which of the following usually offer higher speeds?

a. LANs

b. WANs

c. Both A and B are about equal in typical speeds.

2a2.) LAN speeds are faster than WAN speeds. This is because of _______.

a. Technological limitations

b. Regulatory limitations

c. Slow corporate adoption of newer WAN technologies

d. Economic reasons

b. Why are future WAN prices difficult to predict?

c. Compare the diversity of technologies in LANs and WANs.

2c.) Which of the following has more diversity in technologies?

a. LANs

b. WANs

c. Both A and B are about equal in diversity of technologies.