How many types of Network?

 Types of Network

1. LAN- LAN stands for Local Area Network. It is used to network computers for a limited area like office, school by using the network media. This connection length is up to 1 km.

2. CAN- CAN stands for Campus Area Network. CAN is an interconnections of local area network within a limited geographical area. Campus network can be additional to the set of wireless connections, connect several buildings to the same network, but it's not the same thing. A CAN is smaller than a WAN network. Ex- Corporate Office campus, University etc . This connection length is up to  3 km.

3. MAN- MAN stands for Metropolitan Area Network. which optimized for a larger geographical area than a LAN, CAN, ranging from several blocks of building to entire city. This network connection length is up to 100 km.

4. WAN- WAN means Wide Area Network that is network connection of wide area such as the world. Ex. Internet This connection length is above 100 km.

5. PAN- PAN is Personal Area Network which is referred to the interconnection of information technology devices. These interconnected devices might include laptop computers, mobile phones, printers or other computer devices. It is also known as Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN). This connection length is up to 10 m.