What are the various types of networks?

The types of network can be categorised based on geographical spread as well as component roles.

On the basis of geographical spread, networks can be of following types:

1. LAN (Local Area Network)
2. WAN (Wide Area Network)
3. PAN (Personal Area Network)
4. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)

On the basis of component roles, networks can be of following types:

1. Client-server network
2. Peer-to-peer network