Computer network types can be
categorized by scale or range, connection method, functional relationship,
network topology or specialized function, among others. We will focus on the
most commonly used classification: by scale or physical size.PAN (Personal Area Network)
Purpose
PAN networks link devices such
as smartphones, tablets, PDAs, printers, laptops or desktops, by cable, for
data transmission within
LAN (Local Area Network)
Yes, known as WLAN network
(Wireless Local Area Network) the nodes are connected through Wi-Fi technology
or Bluetooth and can reach a distance of up to 20 km.
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
Purpose
MAN networks are similar but larger than
LAN networks (in fact MANs connect LANs to one another at high speed).
These networks are usually designed for towns and cities.
These networks are usually designed for towns and cities.
WAN (Wide Area Network)
Purpose
A WAN network is an unlimited
set of LAN and MAN networks connected to each other.
GAN (Global Area Network)
Purpose
GAN networks are composed of
different interconnected WAN networks, the best example of this type of network
is the global positioning system (GPS).
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