Types of Network

Group members:
Nurzawanah Aqilah
Erra Aziemah

Research at least FOUR (4) different types of network.

Network is when two components that are connected together to share resources or information, for example exchange files.

Types of network:

1. Local Area Network (LAN)
It is a network that work inside a building used to communicate with each computer.
LAN works for two or three users or several hundred users in a larger office.
For instance, small office network.

2. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
A network that works in one city.
A MAN connect geographically separated LANs.
Example, in a university.

3. Wide Area Network (WAN)
It covers a large geographic area.
WAN links more than one LAN and is utilize for larger geographical area.
Example, country or state

4. Personal Area Network (PAN)
It is a interconnection of devices within our range.
It works wirelessly connected through wireless internet.
Example: bluetooth speaker

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