Write the key features of each type of network (based on coverage).

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PAN (Personal Area Network): covers a very small area (around 10 meters), connects personal devices (phones, tablets, smartwatches), uses Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or USB, and needs no specialized networking hardware. LAN (Local Area Network): covers 100 m to 1000 m, offers very high-speed data transfer, uses inexpensive hardware, and enables local resource sharing. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network): covers 5 km to 50 km (a town or city), offers moderate speed, uses fiber optics/microwave links, and can be privately or publicly owned. WAN (Wide Area Network): covers large distances such as countries or continents, has fluctuating speed, is run by ISPs/telecom companies, and has the highest setup and maintenance cost.