[Hannah Street]

There are a number of different types of networks, and they all have different purposes. Local network is the network that is only meant for a specific area. There are many different places that local networks can be used such as offices, houses, or at schools. While there are networks that are made for larger areas, these are called Wide Area networks. The Wide area network allows for the network to span over a larger range like across cities, this is done by having multiple different nodes. Personal Area Network is designed for the network only to be in a small area. Campus Area Network is designed to allow for multiple buildings to be connected on things like a college campus. Metropolitan Area Network allows for places all across a city to be connected. Storage Area Network is when a network connects different storage devices, if the storage devices are all connected this allows for easier access. (Mile 2).

References:
Mile 2. (n.d.). Certified Operating Systems Technician.