Types of Networks

A network that is designed for one person only.

• HAN

• WAN

• PAN

• WLAN

Two networks which are small enough for one person or small enough for a home.

• HAN

• PAN

• WLAN

• WAN

A network used in offices or schools which is slightly bigger than a PAN and a HAN.

• PAN

• HAN

• WAN

• LAN

A network that connects more than one LAN together in different places, like cities or buildings, into one huge network.

• HAN

• LAN

• WAN

• PAN

The biggest network in the world is known as the...

• Wide Area Network

• Global Area Network

• Internet

• Telkom

A network which uses ethernet cables or fibre-optic cables to transfer data between computers connected to a network.

• Wireless network

• Wired network

A network where the devices are connected via radiowaves or microwaves and not through cables.

• Wired network

• Wireless network

A very small network which covers a home.

• HAN

• WAN

• PAN

• LAN

A unique address assigned to your internet.

• Home address

• Wifi password

• IP Address

Pick two advantages of a PAN

• Easy to set up.

• Could cause health issues due to microwaves and radiowaves

• Saves space since there are little to no wires needed.

• it is expensive because you have to buy digital devices to set it up.