Examples of network descriptions include a home Wi-Fi network, a company’s office LAN, the global Internet, and even a personal area network (PAN) for devices like a phone and earbuds. These networks can vary in size and purpose, from a small, local setup to a massive, worldwide connection. 

 

Local Area Network (LAN)

  • Description: A network that connects devices within a limited geographical area, like a home, office, or school.
  • Example: A company’s office network where computers, printers, and servers are all connected to share resources within the building. 

Wide Area Network (WAN)

  • Description: A network that spans a very large geographical area, such as a country or the entire world.
  • Example: The Internet, which is a global network of billions of computers and devices. 

Personal Area Network (PAN)

  • Description: A network for interconnecting devices within a person’s close proximity, typically over a short range (under 30 feet).
  • Example: A Bluetooth connection between a smartphone and wireless earbuds or a smartwatch. 

Home Network (a type of LAN)

  • Description: A setup that connects a household’s devices, allowing them to share the internet connection and communicate with each other.
  • Example: Your home’s wireless Wi-Fi network, where a router acts as the central hub connecting your laptops, smartphones, smart TV, and other devices. 
 

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