Question

What are the different types of networks?

Answer 1

Networks can be divided on the basis of area of distribution. For example:

1. PAN (Personal Area Network): Its range limit is up to 10 meters. It is created for personal use. Generally, personal devices are connected to this network. For example computers, telephones, fax, printers, etc.
2. LAN (Local Area Network): It is used for a small geographical location like office, hospital, school, etc.
3. HAN (House Area Network): It is actually a LAN that is used within a house and used to connect homely devices like personal computers, phones, printers, etc.
4. CAN (Campus Area Network): It is a connection of devices within a campus area which links to other departments of the organization within the same campus.
5. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): It is used to connect the devices which span to large cities like metropolitan cities over a wide geographical area.
6. WAN (Wide Area Network): It is used over a wide geographical location that may range to connect cities and countries.
7. GAN (Global Area Network): It uses satellites to connect devices over global are.