International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET
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Volume 6 Issue III, March 2018- Available at www.ijraset.com
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Comparative Analysis of different Area Network
Types
Rajveer Kaur
1
, Heena
2
1, 2
Computer Science and Applications Department, Panjab University
Abstract: Set of computers connected together form a network which can be categorized on different parameters such as scale
and transmission technology. This paper provides information about different types of network on the basis of scale i.e. distance.
Several categories of computer networks on the basis of scale are
PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN, CAN, HAN, SAN, VPN, EPN, POLAN, GAN etc. This paper throws light on distinct types of Networks
such as PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN, CAN. This paper provides overall comparison of the above mentioned area networks on the
basis of speed, congestion, technology, bandwidth, communication medium etc.
Keywords: LAN, MAN, WAN, CAN, PAN
I. INTRODUCTION
Computer network is a group of autonomous computers connected together by some means of technology.[9][18]
Today it is
difficult to imagine
the world without emails,
social networking websites, online shopping etc. [16]
A computer network enable
users to exchange information or resources proficiently and easily with the help of some medium providing various services such as
email, chats, online chat, video telephone calls, and video conferencing.[17]
Network can extend from a few computers to the millions of computers connected together. Network size can be demonstrated by
the geographical area they cover as well as by the number of nodes connected in a network. Size of network can vary from a single
room or building to the city, country or even the entire world. Depending upon the geographical area covered by network, it can be
classified into different types.
This paper covers five main categories: PAN, LAN, MAN, WAN, CAN. [18][10]We use following criteria to compare the above
mentioned networks:
A. Ownership
B. Speed
C. Congestion
D. Medium
E. Cost
F. Bandwidth
G. Communication Medium
H. Area covered
I.
Maintenance
J. Used For etc.