What are the different types of networks ? Explain MAN and PAN.
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MAN- A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a computer network that connects computers within a metropolitan area, which could be a single large city, multiple cities and towns, or any given large area with multiple buildings. A MAN is larger than a local area network (LAN) but smaller than a wide area network (WAN). MANs do not have to be in urban areas; the term "metropolitan" implies the size of the network, not the demographics of the area that it serves.
LAN-A local area network is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a residence, school, laboratory, university campus or office building. By contrast, a wide area network not only covers a larger geographic distance, but also generally involves leased telecommunication circuits.
Dillerence:-
Local Area Network (LAN):
LAN is a group of network devices which allow the communication between connected devices. The private ownership has the control over the local area network rather than public. LAN has short propagation delay than MAN as well as WAN. It covers the smallest area such as: College, School Hospital and so on.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN):
MAN covers the largest area than LAN such as: Small towns, City etc. MAN connects 2 or a lot of computers that area unit apart however resides within the same or completely different cities. MAN is expensive and should or might not be owned by one organization.
Answer:
4 Types of network
pan (personal area network)
man(metropolitan area network)
wan(wide are network)
LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK)
MAN:
man means a metropolitan area network is a network which is bigger than the local area network.
man network is used is larger areas than lans
when two r more than two lans connected. for purpose of communication that becomes man network.
PAN:
pan means personal area network is the smallest network which is very personal to a user . this network use in the personal space of a person thats why this network name is a personal area network