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A computer network connects two or more computers to allow sharing of data and resources. There are several types of computer networks categorized by their size, including local area networks (LANs), personal area networks (PANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), and wide area networks (WANs). LANs connect computers in a small area like a building using technologies like Ethernet. PANs connect devices within 30 feet of an individual using wireless technologies. MANs interconnect LANs across a larger geographic area like a city using telecommunications. WANs extend over the largest areas such as countries and continents using technologies including telephone lines and fiber optics.

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Computer Network Types: Computers

A computer network connects two or more computers to allow sharing of data and resources. There are several types of computer networks categorized by their size, including local area networks (LANs), personal area networks (PANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), and wide area networks (WANs). LANs connect computers in a small area like a building using technologies like Ethernet. PANs connect devices within 30 feet of an individual using wireless technologies. MANs interconnect LANs across a larger geographic area like a city using telecommunications. WANs extend over the largest areas such as countries and continents using technologies including telephone lines and fiber optics.

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computer network, two or more 

computers that are connected with one another for the purpose of


communicating data electronically. Besides physically connecting computer and communication devices,
a network system serves the important function of establishing a cohesive architecture that allows a variety
of equipment types to transfer information in a near-seamless fashion
Computer networks are the basis of communication in IT. They are used in a huge variety of ways and can
include many different types of network. A computer network is a set of computers that are connected
together so that they can share information. 
Computer Network Types
A computer network is a group of computers linked to each other that enables the computer to communicate
with another computer and share their resources, data, and applications.
A computer network can be categorized by their size. A computer network is mainly of four types:

o LAN(Local Area Network)


o PAN(Personal Area Network)
o MAN(Metropolitan Area Network)
o WAN(Wide Area Network)
LAN(Local Area Network)
o Local Area Network is a group of computers connected to each other in a small area such as
building, office.
o LAN is used for connecting two or more personal computers through a communication medium such
as twisted pair, coaxial cable, etc.
o It is less costly as it is built with inexpensive hardware such as hubs, network adapters, and ethernet
cables.
o The data is transferred at an extremely faster rate in Local Area Network.
o Local Area Network provides higher security.
PAN(Personal Area Network)
o Personal Area Network is a network arranged within an individual person, typically within a range of
10 meters.
o Personal Area Network is used for connecting the computer devices of personal use is known as
Personal Area Network.
o Thomas Zimmerman was the first research scientist to bring the idea of the Personal Area Network.
o Personal Area Network covers an area of 30 feet.
o Personal computer devices that are used to develop the personal area network are the laptop, mobile
phones, media player and play stations.
There are two types of Personal Area Network:

o Wired Personal Area Network


o Wireless Personal Area Network
Wireless Personal Area Network: Wireless Personal Area Network is developed by simply using wireless
technologies such as WiFi, Bluetooth. It is a low range network.
Wired Personal Area Network: Wired Personal Area Network is created by using the USB.
MAN(Metropolitan Area Network)
o A metropolitan area network is a network that covers a larger geographic area by interconnecting a
different LAN to form a larger network.
o Government agencies use MAN to connect to the citizens and private industries.
o In MAN, various LANs are connected to each other through a telephone exchange line.
o The most widely used protocols in MAN are RS-232, Frame Relay, ATM, ISDN, OC-3, ADSL, etc.
o It has a higher range than Local Area Network(LAN).
Uses Of Metropolitan Area Network:
o MAN is used in communication between the banks in a city.
o It can be used in an Airline Reservation.
o It can be used in a college within a city.
o It can also be used for communication in the military.
WAN(Wide Area Network)
o A Wide Area Network is a network that extends over a large geographical area such as states or
countries.
o A Wide Area Network is quite bigger network than the LAN.
o A Wide Area Network is not limited to a single location, but it spans over a large geographical area
through a telephone line, fibre optic cable or satellite links.
o The internet is one of the biggest WAN in the world.
o A Wide Area Network is widely used in the field of Business, government, and education.

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