# Daily Bell Ringer — LAN vs WAN, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, & Hardware (Routers, Switches, Modems)

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- Published: 2026-10-18T12:25:43-04:00
- Author: matthew.leffler@jefferson.kyschools.us

Course 1: Computer Literacy / Unit 7: Basic Networking & Connectivity / Lesson 1:
LAN vs WAN, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, & Hardware (Routers, Switches, Modems)

## Before we begin

What is the main physical difference between a LAN and a WAN?

Record your initial thinking. Be ready to explain your reasoning and revisit your
response after the lesson.

## Laptop Ticket

intro, body, conclusion): Imagine your school's network went down for a full day.
Describe what would stop working and what would still work, and explain why.