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LAN (Local Area Network): A LAN is a computer network that covers a small geographical area such as a home or office. While a LAN has slower transmission speeds due to the shorter distances, data transmission is faster because all of the network operations and resources are closer together. WAN (Wide Area Network): A WAN is a larger network that covers a wide geographical area and includes multiple LANs. It can cover a range of miles to cover a larger area than a LAN and can facilitate public and private communications. CAN (Campus Area Networks): A CAN is a network that spans a group of buildings (such as a campus) and can stretch for miles. It includes most of the features of a LAN, WAN and MAN, but is used on a much smaller scale than a WAN. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): A MAN is a network that spans a metropolitan area such as a city or town. It is designed to connect multiple locations within a metropolitan area, such as schools, hospitals, libraries, and businesses. HAN (Home Area Network): A HAN is a network of interconnected devices in a home. It allows users to remotely control and connect devices such as televisions, computers, printers, and phones. It is usually limited to the home, although some systems can be extended to include connections outside of the home.