Types of Networks
Computer
networks can be categories by their size as well as their purpose. The size of
a network can be expressed by the geographic area. Some of the different
networks based on size are:
LAN -
Local Area Network
MAN - Metropolitan
Area Network
WAN -
Wide Area Network
LAN (Local Area Network)
A local
area network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a
limited area. Example: school, laboratory, university campus or office
building.
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
A
metropolitan area network (MAN) is a computer network that interconnects with
computer in a metropolitan area like city. MAN is a larger than LAN but smaller
than the area covered by a WAN. It is also used to interconnection of several
local area network.
WAN (Wide Area Network)
A wide
area network (WAN) is a computer network that exists over a large-scale
geographical area. A WAN connects different networks, including local area
networks (LAN) and metropolitan area networks (MAN). It may be located within a
state or a country or it may be interconnected around the world.
Summary of LAN – MAN – WAN
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| Figure: Summary of LAN MAN WAN |
Comparison of LAN MAN and WAN
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