Definition: A Local Area Network that connects
computers and devices in a limited geographical
area (within the same building) such as home,
school computer lab, and office building.
PERSONAL AREA NETWORK (PAN)  HOME AREA NETWORK (HAN)
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Main Characteristics:
- Area of coverages: LANs located in limited geographical
area (within the same building) such as home, school
computer lab, and office building.
- Ownership: LANs are owned and operated by individual
organizations.
Type of LAN (Local Area Network)
- Personal Area Network (PAN)
- Home Area Network (HAN)
Personal Area Network
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Home Area Network
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Personal Area Network(PAN) is a type of wireless network that works within a very small area- your immediate surroundings.
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Home Area Network(HAN) is a type of network for homes allowing different computers to share resources, including a common Internet connection.
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