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A Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN for short) is a low-range wireless network that covers an area of only a few dozen meters. This network is generally used for linking peripheral devices (like ...

Personal Area Network (PAN) A personal area network (PAN) connects devices within a small space (usually within 10 meters or 33 feet) such as a house or apartment.

A Personal Area Network connects devices near an individual, typically within a range of a few feet. Examples include Bluetooth connections for headphones or syncing a smartphone with a smartwatch.