LAN
A LAN is a network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area.
MAN is a high-speed network that connects local area networks(LAN) in a metropolitan area such as a city or town.
WAN
A WAN is a network that covers a large geographic area(such as city,country or the world)using a communications channel that combines many types of media such as telephone lines,cables and radio waves.
| CRITERIA | LAN | MAN | WAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| NETWORK SIZE | small size(in a building) | larger size(in a cities or campus) | largest size(different states or countries) |
| SPEED | fastest in data transferring | slower in data transferring | slowest in data transferring |
| COMMUNICATION DEVICES | connected using hub,switch,router | connected using hub,switch,router | connected using satellite communication |
| COST | less cost set up and maintenance | more cost to set up and maintenance | costliest set up and maintenance |
| NETWORK OWNERSHIP | private-control by single person | private-control by single entity | not owned up anyone organization |
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