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Describe types of networks Flashcards

Types of Networks (7 cards)

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Local Area Network (LAN)

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A LAN connects devices within a limited geographic area, such as a home, office, or campus. It typically offers high-speed connections.

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Wide Area Network (WAN)

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A WAN covers a larger geographical area, such as a city, country, or even globally. The internet is the most common example of a WAN.

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Personal Area Network (PAN)

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A small network typically used for connecting personal devices, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, within a limited range (usually within a few meters).

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Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

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A network that covers a larger area than a LAN but is smaller than a WAN, typically within a city or metropolitan area.

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Campus Area Network (CAN)

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A network that connects multiple LANs within a specific campus, such as a university or a corporate campus.

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Storage Area Network (SAN)

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A specialized network designed to provide access to consolidated, block-level data storage, often used in data centers.

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Virtual Private Network (VPN)

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A private network that extends across public networks (like the internet) to enable secure communication between remote devices and the main network.

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