# Key Terms — 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)

## Vocabulary focus

LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Router, Switch, Modem, Network Topology, Bandwidth, MAC
Address

## Build your glossary

For each term or concept, write an explanation in your own words and add an example
from this lesson. Check your explanation against the lesson resources.

  |  Term or concept |  My explanation |  Example |  
   |  ________________ |  ________________ |  ________________ |  
 |  ________________ |  ________________ |  ________________ |

## Resources

 * [FCC National Broadband Map (opens in a new tab)](https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home)