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Workstation
Local Area Network (LAN)
A LAN connects devices within a small area, such as a home, office, or
school. It allows devices to share files and resources like printers. LANs
typically use wired connections, though wireless LANs (Wi-Fi) are also
Server common.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
A WAN connects multiple LANs over a large geographical area, such as a city, country, or even
across continents. The Internet is the most well-known example of a WAN.
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LAN LAN
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
A MAN covers a larger area than a LAN but is smaller than a WAN. It typically connects networks
within a city or a large campus.
LAN LAN
Personal Area Network (PAN)
A PAN is a small network used for personal devices like smartphones,
laptops, and tablets. It usually covers a very small area, such as the
range of a Bluetooth connection or Wi-Fi network.
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A VPN creates a secure connection over a less secure network, like the Internet. It is often used
to allow remote workers to access a company’s internal network securely.
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