There are 4 main types of networks:
| Network type | Distance | Used... | Wired examples | Wireless examples | Main technology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAN | 1m | in phones, computers | USB, SATA, DATA | Bluetooth, infrared, microwave | Broadcast and Point-to-point |
| LAN | 10m-1km | in offices, school, houses | Ethernet, coaxial cables | Wi-Fi | Broadcast |
| MAN | 10km | to connect devices over a city | Fibre optic cables | n/a | Point-to-point |
| WAN | 100km-1000km | to connect devices across a country or continent | Transmission lines | 3G, 4G, sattelite systems | Point-to-point |