What is the difference between a WAN, MAN, CAN, and a PAN?

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ANSWER: A group of LANs that spread over a wide geographical area is called a WAN (wide area network). A group of connected LANs in the same geographical area-for example, a handful of government offices surrounding a state capitol building-is known as a MAN (metropolitan area network) or CAN (campus area network). The smallest network is a PAN (personal area network), which is a network of personal devices, such as the network you use when you sync your smartphone and your computer.

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