COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
TYPES OF NETWORKS
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MAN
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LAN
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VPN
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PAN
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Detailed explanation-1: -Local area network covers smallest geographical area.
Detailed explanation-2: -Below mentioned are different types of networks: PAN (Personal Area Network) LAN (Local Area Network) MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) WAN (Wide Area Network)
Detailed explanation-3: -A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network that is confined to a relatively small area. It is generally limited to a geographic area such as a writing lab, school, or building. Computers connected to a network are broadly categorized as servers or workstations.
Detailed explanation-4: -A WAN network will have a larger coverage area that can range up to 100, 000 KM and in some cases, stretches globally or over international borders. A LAN network is limited to between 100-1000 meters coverage. A MAN network is will usually stretch up to an area of 100 KM.