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# Types of Networks and Network Connections * Networks can be categorized by technology used and size of the network * **PAN** (personal area network) consists of personal devices such as a cell phone and laptop * **LAN** (local area network) covers a small local area such as a home, office, or oth...

# Types of Networks and Network Connections * Networks can be categorized by technology used and size of the network * **PAN** (personal area network) consists of personal devices such as a cell phone and laptop * **LAN** (local area network) covers a small local area such as a home, office, or other building * **WMN** (wireless mesh network) covers a limited geographic area and is popular in places where cables are difficult to install * **MAN** (metropolitan area network) covers a large campus or city * **WAN** (wide area network) covers a large geographic area and is made up of small networks