7. Additional Network Types

Part 07 of Computer Networking Fundamentals: Additional Network Types

Additional Network Types

At the end of this episode, I will be able to:

1. Compare and contrast network types.

Learner Objective: Compare and contrast network types.

Description: In this episode, the learner will explore additional network types such as personal area networks (PAN), metropolitan area networks (MAN), campus area networks (CAN) and storage area networks (SAN).

• Introduction to Network Infrastructure
  • Additional Network Types
    • Personal Area Networks (PAN) - A network that is typically an individual's or user's immediate vicinity. The range is common a meter to 10 meters. Common devices are Wi-Fi and Bluetooth peripherals
    • Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) - A network that spans a larger geographical area than a local area network, but a smaller coverage area than a wide area network. The coverage area is a single city, municipality or in some instances multiple cities.
    • Wireless Metropolitan Area Network (WMAN) - A network in which the scope is the same as a traditional met area network, using unbounded media such as the Wireless Interoperability for Microwave Access or WiMAX.
    • Campus Area Network (CAN) - A network that is very similar to the scope of a metropolitan area network, however is under the control of a single academic body.
    • Wireless Wide Area Networks (WWAN) - A network that is the same in coverage area to a traditional wide area network, using cellular communications such as 3G, 4G, 5G and LTE to communicate.
    • Storage Area Networks (SAN) - a network type that utilizes high-speed connections, using Fiber Channel, interconnected switches, fiber optic media, connecting servers to data storage.