The Impact of Distance on WLAN and LAN Network Performance

Quality of Service (QoS) factors such as throughput and delay are important considerations for the users. Wireless fidelity (Wifi) is a certification mark for equipment based on a different set of IEEE standards from the 802.11 working group for wireless local area networks (WLAN). Fidelity Ethernet Local Area Connection (LAN) currently assumes one of the fastest data transfer rates in computer technology. By using LAN as a baseline, we will be able to accurately gauge all these technologies. In this project, we will use OPNETs simulation tool to compare the QoS factors mentioned. We will make comparisons between WLAN and LAN.