Network types

Networks used by small businesses and organizations, schools, universities, and homes.

• WAN

• MAN

• LAN

• VPN

A network spread over a wide geographical area. It can cover more than one site or be spread across a country, or even the world.

• WAN

• VPN

• LAN

• MAN

A network used to provide remote employees, freelance workers, and business travelers with access to software applications hosted on networks.

• VPN

• LAN

• WAN

• MAN

It covers a large geographical area and may serve as an ISP (internet service provider).

• LAN

• WAN

• MAN

• Peer-to-Peer

This LAN type doesn't use a dedicated server.

• Cloud

• Peer-to-Peer

• Client/Server

This LAN type stores all files in one central location.

• Client/Server

• Peer-to-Peer

• VPN