Types of Networks

LAN

A network that connects devices in a limited area like a home, school, or office building, allowing fast communication and file sharing.

WAN

A network that covers a large geographical area like a city or country, connecting multiple LANs and even globally like the internet.

MAN

A network larger than a LAN but smaller than a WAN, often serving a city or a college campus.

PAN

A small network connecting personal devices like phones, laptops, or tablets within a short range.

Wireless technology

Enables communication and data transfer between devices without physical wired connections, using electromagnetic waves like radio frequencies or infrared signals.

Wi-Fi

A technology that allows devices to connect to a network wirelessly using radio waves, typically for internet access.