LAN，代表局域网，是连接办公室或建筑物等大区域的计算机网络。
WLAN，代表无线局域网，类似于局域网。它相对较新，现在越来越流行。
以下是 LAN 和 WLAN 之间的重要区别。
| 先生。 | 钥匙 | 局域网 | 无线局域网 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 代表 | LAN stands for Local Area Network. | WLAN 代表无线局域网。 | |
| 2 | 连接类型 | LAN connections includes wired as well as wireless connection technologies. | WLAN 连接完全基于无线技术。 | |
| 3 | 覆盖范围 | LAN covers a large area like building. | WLAN slso 也覆盖了很大的区域，如建筑物、办公室等。 | |
| 4 | 成本 | LAN connections are less expensive, more secure that wireless connections of WLAN. | 与有线连接相比，WLAN 连接更昂贵且安全性更低。 | |
| 5 | 复杂 | Installation of LAN is relatively cheaper but complex to install. It requires Routers, switches to connect wires. | WLAN 的安装成本高但简单。不需要路由器、交换机来连接电线。 | |
| 6 | 表现 | LAN provides good performance and impact of weather is limited. | WLAN 提供高性能，但在恶劣天气下可能会受到影响。 | |
| 7 | 流动性 | LAN has limited mobility. LAN needs ethernet to connect devices. | WLAN 本质上是高度移动的。无需以太网即可将设备连接到 WLAN。 | |
| 8 | 中断 | LAN connections can not be interrupted easily. | WLAN 连接很容易中断。 | |
| 9 | 例子 | Desktop, laptops connected to LAN in an office. | 通过 Wifi 或基于热点的网络连接的台式机、笔记本电脑。 |