Types of Computer Network

Here we will discuss about types of computer network on the basis of their sizes. And the types are as follows:

1. LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK)
2. WAN (WIDE AREA NETWORK)
3. MAN (METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK)
4. CAN (CAMPUS AREA NETWORK)
5. HAN ( HOME AREA NETWORK)

LAN 

LOCAL AREA NETORK

• Covers small area
• Mainly used for sharing  resource in offices or organizations
• Features

1. Limited for a short distance
2. Owned by a single organization
3. Data transmission rate is faster
4. It generally uses wired transmission media.

 MAN

METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK

• Covers a district or a whole country
• Can be made by connecting LANs of different locations
• Uses both wired and wireless transmission media
• Features

1. Larger than LANs
2. Wired or wireless or both
3. Owned by a single or multiple organization
4. Data transmission rate slower than LAN
5. E.g.. telecom, traffic CCTV

WAN

WIDE AREA NETWORK

• largest computer network
• Not limited to a geographical location
• Interconnection of Network through out the world
• E.g.. internet
• Features

1. Large area 
2. Data transmission rate is slowest
3. Owned by multiple public organizations
4. Wireless communication 
5. Cheaper and easier