ITGS Strand Three: Types of Networks

Computer network in a small area such as a home, an office building or school campus.

• LAN

• WLAN

• PAN

• MAN

Allows users to log in from anywhere in the organization, offering easy sharing of peripherals, files and applications.

• LAN

• WLAN

• PAN

• MAN

A LAN what allows WiFi connections.

• LAN

• WLAN

• PAN

• MAN

Dont require that devices rely on physical cable to connect to the network.

• LAN

• WLAN

• PAN

• MAN

Short range network between a computer and a mobile phone or similar portable device.

• LAN

• WLAN

• PAN

• MAN

Normally used to transfer data or synchronize devices, for example updating contact details from a phone to a laptop or downloading photos.

• LAN

• WLAN

• PAN

• MAN

Computer network over a large area such as a city.

• LAN

• WLAN

• PAN

• MAN

Usually is a series of local areas networks connected together.

• LAN

• WLAN

• PAN

• MAN

The best example is the internet.

• WAN

• SAN

• VPN

• VLAN

Other examples of this network include businesses that have offices in multiple cities, connecting the networks at each office location.

• WAN

• SAN

• VPN

• VLAN