Other Types of Area Networks

While LAN and WAN are by far the most popular network types mentioned, you may also generally see references to these others:

1. Campus Area Network - a network spanning multiple LANs but smaller than a MAN, such as on a university campus or local area.
2. Storage Area Network - connects servers to data storage devices through a technology similar to Fibre Channel.
3. System Area Network - links high-performance computers with high-speed connections in a cluster configuration. Also known as Cluster Area Network.