An example of a personal area network is a headset connecting to a smartphone.

WANs are typically operated by companies or internet service providers.

The purpose of a personal area network is to facilitate communication between in close proximity.

A personal area network (PAN) is a network that connects devices within a short range.

Near Field Communication (NFC) is another technology used in personal area networks for communication.

A LAN (Local Area Network) is a network that covers a small physical area, such as a or a office.