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A computer network is a system connecting multiple computers to share information and resources. It can be categorized into four types based on geographical coverage: LAN (Local Area Network), PAN (Personal Area Network), MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), and WAN (Wide Area Network). Each type serves different purposes and scales, from small office networks to extensive connections across states or countries.

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Network

A computer network is a system connecting multiple computers to share information and resources. It can be categorized into four types based on geographical coverage: LAN (Local Area Network), PAN (Personal Area Network), MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), and WAN (Wide Area Network). Each type serves different purposes and scales, from small office networks to extensive connections across states or countries.

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What is Network?

A computer network is a system in which multiple computers are connected to each


other to share information and resources.

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.

Characteristics of a Computer Network


 Share resources from one computer to another.
 Create files and store them in one computer, access those files from the other
computer(s) connected over the network.
 Connect a printer, scanner, or a fax machine to one computer within the network
and let other computers of the network use the machines available over the
network.

Types of Computer Network


A computer network can be divided into the following
types, based on the geographical area that they cover,
they are:
1. LAN(Local Area Network)
2. PAN(Personal Area Network)
3. MAN(Metropolitan Area Network)
4. 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.
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).
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, fiber 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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