A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is a type of network that covers a larger geographic area than a Local Area Network (LAN) but is smaller than a Wide Area Network (WAN). MANs are designed to interconnect multiple LANs within a specific metropolitan or city-wide area, providing high-speed data transmission, communication, and resource sharing for organizations […]

A Campus Area Network (CAN) is a type of network that interconnects multiple Local Area Networks (LANs) within a specific geographical area, such as a university campus, corporate campus, business complex, or a large industrial facility. The primary purpose of a CAN is to provide high-speed and reliable communication between different buildings or areas located […]

A Virtual LAN (VLAN) is a network technology that allows you to segment a physical network into multiple logical networks, referred to as virtual LANs. These logical networks are created for the purpose of improving network efficiency, security, and management. VLANs enable devices in different physical locations to be grouped together as if they are […]

A Wide Area Network (WAN) is a type of computer network that covers a large geographic area, often extending across cities, states, countries, or even continents. WANs are designed to connect multiple Local Area Networks (LANs) and Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) over long distances, allowing data and communication to flow between different locations. Key characteristics […]