Types of network

Types of network

1. Local area network (LAN)

   • Confined to a small area
   • Located in a single building or site
   • Uses equipment owned by the organization
   • Cheap to build
   • Cheap to run

2. Wide area network (WAN)

   • Covers a wide area
   • In lots of different cities or countries
   • Uses equipment owned by telecommunications companies
   • Expensive to build
   • Expensive to run