Research Article

VANSec: Attack-Resistant VANET Security Algorithm in Terms of Trust Computation Error and Normalized Routing Overhead

Table 1

Different types of wireless networks.

TypeApplicationsRangeStandards

Personal area network (PAN)Cable replacement for peripheralsWithin reach of a personBluetooth, ZigBee, NFC IEEE 802.15
Local area network (LAN)Wireless extension of wired networkWithin a building or campusIEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi)
Metropolitan area network (MAN)Wireless internetwork connectivityWithin a cityIEEE 802.16 (WiMAX)
Wide area network (WAN)Wireless network accessWorldwideCellular (UMTS, LTE, etc.)