Types of Computer Networks (Holiday Homework)

     COMPUTERS

          HOLIDAY HOMEWORK

               "DIFFERENT TYPES OF COMPUTER NETWORKS"

Networks play a huge role in how we communicate, work, and share information today. 
From small scale connections in homes to large systems that span across cities and countries,
different types of networks serve different purposes.
This blog explores six key types of networks — 
what they are, how they work, and where we see them in our daily lives.

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• Local Area Network (LAN):
• LANs connect devices within a limited geographical area, such as a home, office, or small business. They are typically used for sharing resources like printers and files within a building. 

Daily use in: Schools, homes, offices
Domains used in: Computer labs, printers

Personal Area Network (PAN): 
PANs are the smallest type of network, connecting devices within a short range, like a person's workspace. Examples include Bluetooth connections between a phone and a computer.

Daily use in: Bluetooth wearables, smartwaches, earbuds

Domains used in: Homes, offices, schools

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN):
MANs cover a larger geographical area, such as a city or a large campus. They are often used by cable TV companies or by large organizations to connect multiple offices within a city. 






Daily use in: Colleges, cities, banks
Domains used in: Citywide Wi-Fi




Wide Area Network (WAN):
WANs span large geographical areas, connecting devices across countries or continents. The internet is a massive WAN. 






Daily use in: Internet, big companies
Domains used in: Online banking




Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN):
WLANs use wireless technology (like Wi-Fi) to connect devices within a limited area, such as a home or office. 






Daily use in: Wi-Fi areas
Domains used in: Coffee shops, malls




Virtual Private Network (VPN):
VPNs use encryption to create a secure, private connection over a public network, like the internet. 






Daily use in: Securing connections
Domains used in: Bank logins, remote work