Local Area Network (LAN)

Personal Area Network (PAN)

Home Area Network (HAN)

Local Area Network (LAN)

Definition of LAN

A local area network (LAN) is a network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area (within the same building)such as a home, school computer lab and office building.

Main characteristics of LAN:

Areas of coverage:
LANs located in a limited geographical area (within the same building) such as a home, school computer laboratory, office building.

Ownership:
LANs are owned and operated by individual organizations.

Types of LAN:

Personal Area Network (PAN)
Personal Area Network (PAN) is a type of wireless network that works within a very small area—your immediate surroundings.

Home Area Network (HAN)
Home Area Network (HAN) is a type of network for homes allowing different computers to share resources, including a common Internet connection.