TYPES OF

NETWORK
S
Gail M. Hyacinth R.
Santander Alonzo

THE
PRESENTERS
 Overview

Local Area Network (LAN)

Wide Area Network (WAN)
Wireless Networks
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Local Area Network (LAN)
A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network that covers a
small geographic area, typically within a building, home,
office, or campus. It's like a digital neighborhood where
computers, printers, and other devices are connected and
can communicate with each other. LANs usually use
Ethernet cables or Wi-Fi for connections.
Local Area Network (LAN)

EXAMPLE
Imagine your home network where all
your devices like computers,
smartphones, printers, and smart TVs
are connected, allowing you to share
files and use the internet within your
home.
Local Area Network
(LAN)
ADVANTAGES
Faster data transfer rates within a limited area, enabling quick
communication between devices.

Easier sharing of resources such as printers, files, and internet

connectivity among devices within the network.

DISADVANTAGES
Limited geographic coverage, making it suitable for small-scale
communication within a confined area.
Wide Area Network
(WAN)
A Wide Area Network (WAN) is like a digital highway that covers a vast
geographic area, connecting multiple Local Area Networks (LANs) across
cities, countries, or even continents. It's how cities and countries are
connected in the digital world, allowing communication between different
locations. The internet itself is the largest example of a WAN.
Wide Area Network (WAN)

EXAMPLE
Picture the internet as a massive spiderweb,
connecting people, businesses, and
organizations across the globe. It's like a
worldwide 'net' that links everyone and
everything together.
Wide Area Network
(WAN)
ADVANTAGES
Lets you talk to people far away.
Helps businesses connect offices globally.

DISADVANTAGES
Can be slower compared to smaller networks.
Needs more security because it's big.
 Wireless
Networks
Wireless networks transmit data using radio waves,
eliminating the need for physical cables, and are widely
used for internet connectivity and device
communication. They come in various forms, including
Wi-Fi, cellular networks, and satellite connections,
providing convenient wireless access for various
purposes.

EXAMPLE
Using Wi-Fi at a café to browse the internet
on your phone.
Wireless
Networks
ADVANTAGES
No need for messy cables.
Easy to move around while staying
connected.

DISADVANTAGES
Sometimes the signal isn't very
strong. Can be slower than wired
connections.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is a high-speed network
that spans a city or a large campus, connecting multiple buildings
and locations within a specific geographic area. MANs provide
efficient data communication over short to medium distances,
serving as a bridge between Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide
Area Networks (WANs).

EXAMPLE
A university Wi-Fi network that covers all the campus buildings.
Metropolitan Area Network
(MAN)
ADVANTAGES
Connects a whole area, like a university campus.
Helps people in one area share information
easily.

DISADVANTAGES
Not as big as the worldwide
internet. Can be expensive to set
up.
 Virtual Private Network (VPN)
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a technology that
creates a secure and encrypted connection over a
public network, typically the internet. It allows users to
access a private network or browse the internet with
enhanced privacy and security, by masking their IP
addresses and encrypting data traffic, making it difficult
for third parties to intercept or monitor their online
activities. VPNs are commonly used for remote work,
online privacy, and bypassing geo-restrictions on
websites and services.
EXAMPLE
Working from home but still accessing your work's secure
system.
ADVANTAGES
Keeps your information safe and private online.
Lets you connect to your work or home network
from anywhere.
DISADVANTAGES
Can sometimes slow down your internet a
bit. Can be a bit tricky to set up.
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