Network Classifications
Personal Area Network (PAN) – interconnection of
personal digital devices or consumer electronics
Local Area Network (LAN) – connects computers in
a limited geographical area
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) – public high-
speed network with range of about 50 miles
Wide Area Network (WAN) – covers a large
geographical area and typically consists of several
smaller networks
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