UNIT 1: Different types of networks
1. The different types of networks are
1. Personal area network (PAN) and home area network (HAN) are both used in small areas, such as home or small office environments.
2. Local area networks (LANs) or wireless local area networks (WLANs) are used in bigger offices and in schools.
3. A wide area network (WAN) connects more than one LAN in different places, for example, cities or buildings, into one big network.
HANS AND PANS
-HAN
A HAN is a very small network that usually covers a single home. Any device that is connected to this network will be able to share resources, for example, the internet, smart appliances, printers, smart meters, and even some security systems.
HANS can be both wired and wireless networks.
-PAN
A PAN is like a HAN, but even smaller. It refers to a network built for a single person and contains all the devices connected to this network. This can include all devices connected on most networks, for example, a computer, smartphone, and printer. It can also include personal devices, such as Bluetooth keyboards, Bluetooth earphones, and smartwatches. Unlike LANs and HANs, all devices on a PAN do not have to be connected using an IP address. Some devices can be connected over a Wi-Fi network, while others might connect using Bluetooth or even USB.
Compulsory reading on network types
https://www.egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/25578/1/Unit-1.pdf
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