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Mainly there are four types of networks. These are:
1. Personal Area Network (PAN)
The Personal Area Network (PAN) is considered to be the fundamental form of computer networking. This network is limited to an individual user, meaning that the exchange of information among computer devices is limited only to the user's personal workspace.
The PAN technology allows communication between devices within a range of 1 to 100 meters from the user. The transmission speed is relatively high, and its maintenance is simple and cost-effective.
2. Local Area Network (LAN)
LAN is a type of computer network that connects devices within a limited geographic area, such as a home, office, or school. LANs allow users to share resources, such as files, printers, and internet access, among the connected devices. One of the basic examples of Local Area Network (LAN) is a printer connected to a computer.
The maximum range of the system is 1-10 kilometers, and its transmission speed is significantly high.
3. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
The Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is a network type that covers the network connection of an entire city or connection of a small area. The area covered by the network is connected using a wired network, like data cables.
This network mainly uses FDDI, CDDI, and ATM as the technology, ranging from 5km to 50km. Its transmission speed is average. It isn't easy to maintain, and it comes with a high cost.
4. Wide Area Network (WAN)
WAN is a network that connects devices over a large geographical area, such as different cities or countries. WANs typically use public or leased telecommunication lines to transmit data. Examples of WANs are the Internet, corporate networks, and satellite networks. In most cases, the connection is established through wireless means and relies on radio towers for transmission.
WAN is a collection of Local Area Networks (LANs) that are connected with each other over a distance above 50 kilometers.