To compare common types of network.

  • LAN: Local Area Network
  • WAN: Wide Area Network
  • WLANWireless Local Area Network
  • MAN: Metropolitan Area Network
  • SANStorage Area Network, System Area Network, Server Area Network, or sometimes Small Area Network
  • CAN: Campus Area Network, Controller Area Network, or sometimes Cluster Area Network
  • PANPersonal Area Network
  • here is the chart of types of network with comparison
  • Sr.NoParameterLANWANMAN
    1Ownership of NetworkPrivatePrivate or PublicPrivate or Public
    2Area coveredSmallVery large(states or countries)Moderate (City)
    3Design and MaintenanceEasyNot EasyNot Easy
    4Communication mediumCoaxial CablePSTN or Satellite linksCoaxial cables, PSTN, Optical Fiber Cables, Wireless
    5Data ratesHighLowModerate
    6.Mode of communicationEach station can transmit and receiveEach station cannot transmitEach station can transmit or receive
    7PrincipleOperates on the principle of broadcastingSwitchingBoth
    8Propagation DelayShortLongModerate

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