What are the different types of networks?

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Types of networks include LAN, WAN, MAN, WLAN, PAN, SAN, CAN, and VPN.

LAN (Local Area Network) is a network that covers a small area like a home, office, or building.
WAN (Wide Area Network) is a network that covers a large geographical area like a city, country, or even the world.
MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) is a network that covers a larger area than a LAN but smaller than a WAN, usually a city or town.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) is a LAN that uses wireless technology to connect devices.
PAN (Personal Area Network) is a network that connects devices within a person's workspace, like a laptop, smartphone, and printer.
SAN (Storage Area Network) is a network that connects storage devices like hard drives and tape libraries to servers.
CAN (Campus Area Network) is a network that connects multiple LANs within a campus or university.
VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a network that allows remote users to securely access a private network over the internet.

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