Types of Network

PAN 

Description
Personal Area Network (PAN) is the connection of computer technology devices within the range of one person.

Diagram

How it works?
It can be connected using USB ports or wireless technology.

Example
It is work by one computer and other computers within the range of one person.

LAN

Description
Local Area Network (LAN) is a computer network that it connects to one building.

Diagram


How it works?
It works by using one network connected to one or more computer.

Example
In a building such as banks and college.

MAN

Description
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is a network that connects the user with computer resources in a geographic area that is larger than LAN and smaller that WAN.

Diagram


How it works?
It works by using one network in a building and connected to one or more buildings.


Example
In a city or large universities.

WAN

Description
Wide Area Network (WAN) is a network that connects through large distance or globally.

Diagram


How it works?
It works by connecting one or more computer to another computer in another country.

Example
It is used worldwide.

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