Types of network in computer : lan , man , wan . Types of computer ppt

1. COMPUTER NETWORKS
BS CS
Prof Mohsin Ali Chaudhary

2. Based on Network Size
1. Local Area Network (LAN)
 Small network, short distance
 A room, a floor, a building
 Limited by no. of computers and distance covered
 Usually, one kind of technology throughout the LAN
 Serve a department within an organization
Examples:
o Network inside the Student Computer Room
o Network inside your home

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4. 2. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network):
 It covers an area of a city.
 MAN is larger than LAN but smaller than WAN.
 Usually used to connect two or more LANs in a city or town.
 It has high data speed than LAN, but it is more expensive
than LAN.
 It is difficult to maintain as compared to LAN.
Example:
o The network connecting different branches of a company in
same city is an example of MAN.

5. 3. WAN (Wide Area Network):
 It covers a large geographical area.
 WAN is larger than LAN and MAN.
 Usually used to connect different LANS and MANS. It is also
refers to as an Internet.
 It has high data speed than LAN and MAN.
 It is difficult to maintain as compared to LAN.
Example:
o The network connecting different LANS and MANS.

7. 4. 4. PAN (Personal Area Network):
 It is a network that connects personal devices using
wired and wireless technology.
 The devices are typically located within range of about
30 feet.
 It enables devices to communicate and share data.
 PAN can be setup using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or wires.