Discuss and compare various types of network

Various types of networks are:

Local Area Network (LAN)

A Local Area Network is a collection of interconnected Computers and its associated devices that are located in a close proximity.

Wide Area Network (WAN)

A Wide Area Network is a collection of interconnected Computers and its associated devices that are located at different Geographic location such as different cities, states or countries. It is a large computer network such as two or more LANs

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

A Metropolitan Area Network is a collection of interconnected Computers and its associated devices that are located at one Geographic location such as multiple office building in a city.

Personal Area Network (PAN)

Personal Area Network (PAN): A Personal Area Network is collection of various interconnected devices such as computers, mobile devices, fax machines and printers available closely to an individual user.

Comparison of different network types

ParameterPANLANMANWAN
Area coveredUp to 10m radiusUpto 10km radiusUp to 100km radiusCan be entire country, globe
Transmission speedHigh speedHigh speedModeate speedLow speed
Networking costNegligibleInexpensiveExpensiveVery expensive
TechnologyInfrared, BluetoothEthernet, Wi-FiOptical fibre, Radio wave, MicrowaveMicrowave, Satellite
VisibilityPrivatePrivate/publicPrivate/publicpublic

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