Differentiate LAN, MAN and WAN on the basis of following characteristic: 

1. Geographical Area 

2. Example 

3. Distance 

4. Cost 

5. Ownership

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Differences between LAN, MAN and WAN

Basis LAN MAN WAN
GeographicalArea Generally within a building Within a city Across the continents
Distance Upto 5 km Upto 160 km Unlimited
Ownership Private Private Private or Public Shared across the world
Cost Lessexpensive Lessexpensive More than LAN but less than WAN More than MAN
Example Network within your school Cable TV network within a city Internet

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