Network Types Flashcards by Aiden Thompson

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PAN

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Personal Area Network.

Very short range, within 10m.

Airdrop, printer etc.

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LAN

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Local Area Network.

Short Range.

Home wireless network.

STAs and switches.

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WLAN

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Wireless Local Area Network.

Creates a LAN wirelessly.

STA, Router, Modem.

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MAN

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Metropolitan Area Network.

City wide connectivity.

Campus, mil bases.

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WAN

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Wide Area Networks.

Two or more geographical areas.

Satellites

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