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Download Solution PDFWhat is WAN, with respect to computer network?
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Download Solution PDFWide area network (WAN)
A physical or logical network that provides data communications to a larger number of independent users that are usually served by a local area network (LAN) and that is usually spread over a larger geographic area than that of a LAN.
Characteristics of WAN
1.) Broader Reach: The reach of WAN in terms of coverage of the geographical area is very high which can be a region, country, or the world itself.
2.) Higher Capacity: The capacity of WAN in terms of the number of LANs or WANs connected in a network is very high, which results in the connection of a
a large number of users in different locations all around the globe.
3.) Use of Public Carrier: WAN uses telephone networks, cabled systems, satellites, etc for connection and transmission purposes which are easily available.
4.) Resource Sharing: WAN enables its users to share data and information over large area.
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