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TYPES OF NETWORKS                                                                Workstation

                 Different types of networks can be classified on the
                 basis of the geographical areas they cover. There
                 are five types of networks as follows:                                                        Server

                 Local Area Network (LAN)

                 LAN connects many computers and other devices
                 within a small area, usually less than 1 kilometer.
                 LANs are commonly used in homes, schools and
                 offices. They make it simple and fast to share data
                 and messages. Cables and other network devices

                 connect computers.
                 Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

                 MAN is a type of network that covers a larger area than a LAN. It typically spans a city, allowing
                 various buildings or locations within the city to connect and share resources. MANs link multiple

                 LANs within a metropolitan area, providing high-speed data transfer and communication across
                 different sites.










                                            LAN                                    LAN

















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                 Wide Area Network (WAN)

                 WAN is a digital communication system designed to connect multiple computers or networks

                 across  extensive geographical  areas,  such as between  cities, countries,  or  even  globally.


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