Wide Area Network WAN
A data communications linkage (e.g., dedicated line, radio waves) that allows Users to communicate and share information over distances greater than the distance transmitted by Local Area networks (e.g., building to building). The Internet is an example of a WAN.
Related Terms
Basic Trading Area BTA,
Client server network,
CPE Network Term,
EAN network,
EAS Local Area,
Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN,
Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN,
Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN,
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network,
LAN Local Area Network,
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