There are 5 main types of computer networks: 1) LAN (Local Area Network) connects computers within a small area like a home or office using cables. 2) MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) connects multiple LANs within a city or town. 3) WAN (Wide Area Network) connects many computers across a large area like a country using phone lines or satellites. 4) PAN (Personal Area Network) are privately owned networks to connect devices within 30 feet of each other. 5) CAN (Campus Area Network) connects LANs within a college campus or office buildings that may span multiple buildings.

1. Computer Networking
PPT On Computer Networking
Topic – Types Of Network

2. Types of Computer Network
1) Different types of network can classified on the basis of
geographical areas covered.
2) There are 5 types of computer Networking system –
 LAN (Local Area Network)
 MAN (Metropolitan Are Network)
 WAN (Wide Area Network)
 PAN (Personal Area Network)
 CAN (Campus Area Network)

3. LAN (Local Area Network)
1) It is a digital communication system that interconnects a
larger no. of computers.
2) This type of network is used in small are like homes,
offices, schools, etc.
3) By using the LAN network, users can exchange data and
messages in an easy and fast way.
4) Cables and communication devices are used to connect
computers to the LAN.

4. MAN (Metropolitan
Are Network)
This type of network
consists of tow or
more LAN together
that usually spans
several buildings in
the same city or
town

5. WAN (Wide Area Network)
1) It is a digital communication system that interconnect a
large no. of computers in a big area.
2) This network may operate on an worldwide or
nationwide basis.
3) In such type of network there may not be physical
connection between computers.
4) In WAN telephone lines, microwave, Satellite links, etc.
can be used as transmission medium.

6. PAN (Personal
Area Network)
These are privately
owned networks. It is
used to establish the
communication
amongst the
computers within the
range of 20 to 30 feet.

7. CAN (Campus
Area Network)
1) It is two or more LANs
that are limited to
specific areas :–
 College campus
 Office buildings
2) A campus area is
larger than LAN
science it may span in
multipal buildings
within a specific area.

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