PAN LAN MAN WAN

Computer Nodes

Computers and other peripheral devices on a network.

HAN

Network built of devices inside of a Home

WAN

a group of LANs that are geographically spread across the world

network

a group of two or more computer systems linked together

Ring Topology

A LAN configuration in which all nodes are connected in a closed loop

peer-to-peer

all computers are connected to each other

BAN

network of wearable devices

Router

A device that transfers data from one network to another in an intelligent way

client/server network

A network that uses centrally administered computers, known as servers,

geographical

Grouping something on the basis of territory or geography

CAN

Network that consist of a college campus

SAN

Network that is made for storing large amounts of data

WLAN

a network that covers an area that is roughly the same size as a standard LAN using radio signals instead of wires to connect systems together

PAN

very small network used for communicating between personal devices

Star Topology

A topology with one central node that has each computer or network device attached to the central node.

Bus Topology

A network layout in which there is one main trunk, or backbone, that all the various computers and network devices are connected to.

LAN

a network in a small geographic area, like an office

MAN

a network that covers an area as small as a few city blocks to as large as a entire metro city.