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Network system
The Connection of two or more
computers that are linked in order
to share files, resources and allow
communication.
Network system
PAN (Personal Area Network)
LAN (Local Area Network)
WAN (Wireless Area Network)
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
SAN (Storage Area Network)
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Personal area network
The smallest and basic network that you'll find.
Typically a single room or building.
Most commonly used for one individual devices such as
a computer, Smart phone and printer.
Most well-known PAN technology is Bluetooth
connection.
Local area network
LAN connects a group of computers or devices
together across a local area.
A network that can be utilized to connect devices
throughout one building or even 2-3 buildings
depending on the proximity to each other.
Whether wired or wireless connection, its almost surely
using LAN Connection.
Wireless local area
network
Simply a LAN that not rely on cables to connect
to the network. Commonly Used WiFi
Connection. Typically used in the same scenario
as LANs.
Metropolitan area
network
Larger than LAN but smaller than a WAN.