Types of Network(lan,wan,man).

Types of Network(lan,wan,man)

What is Network

}  A collection of computing devices that are connected in various ways i.e(topologys) in order communicate and share resources.

}  The generic term node and host refers to any device on a network.

Type of network

}  PAN (PERSONAL AREA NETWORK)

}  LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK).           

} MAN (METROPOLITION AREA NETWORK)     

}  WAN(WIDE AREA NETWORK)

 PAN (PERSONAL AREA NETWORK).

— A personal area network (PAN)is smallest network which is vary personal to user.

— This may include bluetooth enabled device or infra-red enbled devices.

— PAN has connectivity range up to 10 metrs.

PAN may include wireless computer keyboard and mouse ,bluetooth enabled head phones ,wireless printer and tv remote.

LAN(LOCAL AREA NETWORK)

— Example of local area network is office, building, school, network etc.

— Range like small distance like one room.

— In one LAN network we add maximum 1000 pc’s.

— Use wired connection mostly & Eathernet cable is used for connectivity .

— Ownership is private.

— Data transmission speed is high.

— Central server for data transmission.

MAN(metropolition area network)

— Range is between 75 to 80 km.

— Use two & more Local Area Network connection for create a network.

— Ownership is both public and private.

— Data transmission speed is moderate.

— It is use for city to city data connectivity.

— It has more to installation .for example TV cable and ATM.

WAN(wide area network)

— User for globle connetivity.

— Ownership is PUBLIC & PRIVATE both.

— Installation & maintenance is more difficult .

— Data transmission speed is SLOW.

— It is wired and wireless both.

— It is also called Core internet.

— Used Telephone line leased line is satellites for data sharing.