Bifurcations of Computer Networks and their Applications

The computer network is the interconnection of computing devices to share data, applications, and resources over the internet. Based on the coverage of are by computer networks, it is divided into four parts:

1. LAN (Local Area Network): It connects different types of computing devices in a small area like a building and office. Information and data are transferred at a faster rate. 

2. PAN (Personal Area Network): It is accessible within ten meters distance and used to connect personal computing devices like laptops, computers, mobiles, and other gadgets. 

3. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): This usually covers the whole city by connecting different LAN networks. 

4. WAN (Wide Area Network): It extends over a larger geographical area like country and state. www, i.e., World Wide Web is an example of a WAN network.