Definition:
A network that connects computer and devices in a limited geographical
area (within the
same building) such as a home,
school computer lab and
office building.
Areas of coverage:A network that covers in a
limited geographical area (within the same building)
such as home,
school computer laboratory, office building.
Ownership: owned and operated by individual organizations.
Types of: - Personal Area Network (PAN) is
a type of wireless network that works within a very small
area - your
immediate surrondings.
- Home Area Network (HAN)
is a type of network for homes allowing different computers to
share
resources, including a common internet connection.
Example of Application: - Sharing a printer in a building
-
Surveillance System in a building