Types of Computer Network

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Computer networks are categorized based on their size, scope, and purpose. Here are the primary types:

 1.Personal Area Network (PAN):-


  • Range:Small area,in meters
  • Usage:Device that a person uses on himself,like smartphones.laptops,printers,etc.
  • Example:Bluetooth,USB connection.

2.Local Area Network (LAN):-

  • Range:geographical range that is small like a house,office,or a building.
  • Usage:For the computers and the devices which are used by a few individuals in a geographic area.
  • Example:Office networks,school network.



3.Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN):-


 
  • Range:Same as LAN but using radio waves like wi-Fi.
  • Usage:It enables devices to be connected wirelessly within a restricted range.
  • Example:Home Wi-Fi Networks.


4.Metropolitan Area Network (MAN):-

  •  Range: Covers an entire city or a whole campus.
  • Usage: Juxtaposes multiple LANs to make a bigger network.
  • Example: City-wide Wi-Fi or campus network of universities.


 5.Wide Area Network (WAN):-
  • Range: Reaches out to a large geographical area,extending to different countries or Continents.
  • Usage: Connects multiple LAN and MAN over long distance.
  • Example: The internet corporate global networks.


6. Storage Area Network (SAN):-
  • Range: Dedicated for data storage devices.
  • Usage: Offers access to centralized, block-level storage of data.
  • Example: Data center networks.


 7.Virtual Private Network (VPN):-
  • Range: Virtual network on the internet.
  • Usage: Creates secure connectivity to access a private network remotely.
  • Example: Remote working connectivity.




 8.Campus Area Network (CAN):-
  • Range: It spans various buildings within a campus or close geographical location.
  • Usage: Often utilized by universities or business campuses.
  • Example: University campus networks.


9.Enterprise Private Network (EPN):-

  • Range: It is solely used for businesses.
  • Usage: Links different branches securely.
  • Example: Corporate networks with data centers.


 10.Global Area Network (GAN):-
  • Range: Global area covered using satellite or fiber optics.
  • Usage: Used for communications all over the world.
  • Example: Global banking networks.















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