This document differentiates between three types of networks: LANs cover small geographical areas under 2 km at costs less than 10 mbps, MANs cover medium to large areas under 100km at medium speeds of 100 mbps, and WANs are the largest covering over 100km at the highest speeds of 156 mbps or 622 mbps.

1. 3.1.3 TYPE OF NETWORK

3. Conclusion
WAN
MAN
LAN

4. Differentiatiate
Type Geographical
area
Cost speed
LAN
Small
< 2 km
less 10 mbps
MAN Medium, large
than LAN
<100km
medium 100 mbps
WAN Largest
>100km
highest 156, 622
mbps