Types of Computer Networks — AQA GCSE Computer Science 8525
AQA GCSE Computer Science · 8525
Types of Computer Networks
What you need to know
Describe the main types of computer networks: Personal Area Network (PAN), Local Area Network (LAN), and Wide Area Network (WAN).
Understand that PAN specifically considers Bluetooth technology.
Understand that LANs typically cover small geographical areas and are often owned and managed by a single entity.
Understand that WANs usually cover a wide geographic area, are often under distributed ownership, and that the Internet is the largest example of a WAN.
