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4-Types of Networks

The document outlines seven types of networks based on geographical area: PAN, LAN, WLAN, CAN, MAN, WAN, and SAN, each with specific descriptions and examples. PAN connects personal devices over short distances, while WAN covers large areas like countries, and SAN focuses on storage solutions. Key terms such as fiber optics, routers, scalability, and traffic are also defined to enhance understanding of network functionalities.

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4-Types of Networks

The document outlines seven types of networks based on geographical area: PAN, LAN, WLAN, CAN, MAN, WAN, and SAN, each with specific descriptions and examples. PAN connects personal devices over short distances, while WAN covers large areas like countries, and SAN focuses on storage solutions. Key terms such as fiber optics, routers, scalability, and traffic are also defined to enhance understanding of network functionalities.

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4-Types of Networks

Based on Geographical Area


1. PAN (Personal Area Network)
Description:
A network for personal devices within a small area (10m-15m).
Typically used for connecting devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablets.
Example:
Bluetooth connections between a phone and a headset.

2. LAN (Local Area Network)


Description:
A network that covers a small geographic area, like a home, office, or building.
High-speed and low-cost.
Example:
A network in a school or office connecting computers and printers.

3. WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)


Description:
A LAN that uses wireless communication (Wi-Fi) instead of cables.
Example:
Wi-Fi networks in homes or cafes.

4. CAN (Campus Area Network)


Description:
A network that connects multiple LANs within a limited geographic area, like a university campus or
corporate campus.
Example:
A network connecting different buildings in a university.

5. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)


Description:
A network that covers a larger geographic area than a LAN, such as a city.
High-speed network, often using fiber optics.
Example:
A network connecting multiple offices in a city.
6. WAN (Wide Area Network)
Description:
A network that covers a large geographic area, such as a country or the world.
Uses routers to connect multiple LANs.
Example:
The internet.

7. SAN (Storage Area Network)


Description:
A specialized network that provides access to consolidated, block-level data storage.
Used for backup, restore, and data storage.
Components:
Disk arrays: Storage devices.
Switches: Connect storage devices to servers.
Advantages:
Scalability: Easy to expand storage.
Not affected by traffic: Dedicated network for storage, so it doesn’t interfere with regular network
traffic.

Summary Table

Network Type Description Example


PAN Personal devices within 10m-15m Bluetooth connections
LAN Small area (home, office) Office network
WLAN Wireless LAN Wi-Fi network
CAN Multiple LANs in a campus University campus network
MAN City-wide network City office network
WAN Large geographic area (country/world) The internet
SAN Storage network Backup and data storage systems

Key Terms
Fiber Optics: High-speed data transmission using light.
Router: Connects different networks (e.g., LAN to WAN).
Scalability: Ability to expand the network or storage capacity.
Traffic: Data moving through a network.

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