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WAN, LAN, PAN - Coggle Diagram
WAN
This network consists of multiple LANs connected together
This network has a range of thousands of kilometres
Generally uses the Internet, or satellite links to connect devices together
Set up to allow multiple sites to communicate
A disadvantage would be the constant need to protect against viruses and hackers
An example of this network would be the Internet
LAN
This network may consist of all computers in a room or floor of a building
This network may consist of all computers in a room or floor of a building
Generally uses Ethernet cables to connect devices together
Set up to allow multiple users in a single area to share resources
A disadvantage would be that the cabling needed is expensive
An example of this network may be found in an office or a school
PAN
This network consists of personal, nearby devices.
This network has a maximum range of about 10 metres
Generally uses Bluetooth to connect devices together
Set up for personal use only
A disadvantage would be that the range is very limited
An example of this network might be a phone connected to a airpods