Types of Computer Network

PAN (personal area network)

LAN (local area network)

MAN (metropolitan area network)

WAN (wide area network)

PAN:PAN (Personal Area Network) is a computer network formed around a person.

 It generally consists of a computer, mobile, or personal digital assistant.

 PAN can be used for establishing communication among these personal devices for connecting to a digital network and the internet.

LAN:  Local Area Network (LAN) is a group of computer and peripheral devices which are connected in a limited area such as school, laboratory, home, and office building. 

It is a widely useful network for sharing resources like files, printers, games, and other application. 

The simplest type of LAN network is to connect computers and a printer in someone's home or office. 

In general, LAN will be used as one type of transmission medium.

 It is a network which consists of less than 5000 interconnected devices across several buildings.

WAN:WAN (Wide Area Network) is another important computer network that which is spread across a large geographical area.

    WAN network system could be a connection of a LAN which connects with other      LAN's using telephone lines and radio waves.

 It is mostly limited to an enterprise or an organization.

MAN:A Metropolitan Area Network or MAN is consisting of a computer network across an entire city, college campus, or a small region.

 This type of network is large than a LAN, which is mostly limited to a single building or site.

 Depending upon the type of configuration, this type of network allows you to cover an area from several miles to tens of miles.