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Explain the arrangements in different types of computer networks.

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The arrangements in different types of computer networks are as follows:

  1. Personal Area Network (PAN) — This network is used to establish communication among computer devices within the range of 20 to 30 feet. This network may be wired with computer buses or may be a wireless network through Bluetooth.
  2. Local Area Network (LAN) — LAN is a digital communication system which interconnects a large number of computers and other peripheral devices. This type of network is generally preferred within a smaller area such as an office building or a lab building.
  3. Campus Area Network (CAN) — This network connects two or more LANs that are limited to specific geographical areas viz. college campus, office building, etc. It is generally limited to an area between the local area network and the metropolitan area network.
  4. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) — This network connects two or more local area networks or campus area networks together. The MAN is bigger than the local area network but smaller than the wide area network. This network is located on a larger geographical area ranging from 5 to 50 kilometers but doesn't extend beyond the boundaries of the immediate town/city.
  5. Wide Area Network (WAN) — A wide area network is a digital communication system which interconnects a large number of computers in a wide area. This type of communication network can operate worldwide. In a WAN, telephone lines, microwave, satellite links, etc. can be used as transmission mediums.

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