Networks Types

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary related to different types of computer networks, including Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, and their characteristics.

LAN

Local Area Network, a group of networks close to each other, providing the fastest speeds.

WAN

Wide Area Network, used for communication over long distances, tends to be slower than LAN.

PAN

Personal Area Network, specialized networks for individual devices, such as Bluetooth or infrared connections.

MAN

Metropolitan Area Network, connects networks within a single geographical area, like a city.

SAN

Storage Area Network, a high-speed network for transferring large amounts of data to and from storage.

WLAN

Wireless Local Area Network, allows mobile devices to connect wirelessly within a local area.

Metro Ethernet

A standardized type of Ethernet connectivity for Metropolitan Area Networks.

Block-level access

A method of accessing portions of data in a storage network efficiently.

Terrestrial networks

Focus on communication facilities located on Earth as part of Wide Area Networks.

Non-terrestrial networks

Communication systems that utilize satellites as part of Wide Area Networks.