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WAN (Wide Area Network)
WAN is a digital communication system that interconnects a large number of computers
over a wide geographical area. This network may operate on a worldwide or nationwide
basis. In such type of network, there may not be physical connection between computers. In
WAN telephone lines, microwave, satellite links, etc., can be used as transmission medium.
LAN LAN LAN LAN COMPUTER NETWORKING
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Wide Area Network
PAN (Personal Area Network)
These are privately owned networks. PAN is used to establish the communication amongst
the computers within the range of 20 to 30 feet. It can be wired or wireless.
The concept of a PAN
Fun was first introduced by
Fact!
Thomas Zimmerman at
M.I.T.'s Media Lab. It was
later supported by IBM's
Almaden research lab.
Personal Area Network
CAN (Campus Area Network) Network
Campus
Area
CAN, also known as Cluster Area Network,
connects two or more LANs that are
limited to specific geographical areas, for
example, college campus, office building etc.
Campus Area Network or Cluster Area Network

