What is a WAN?
A wide area network (WAN) is a geographically dispersed telecommunications network. The term distinguishes a broader telecommunication structure from a local area network (LAN). A wide area network may be privately owned or rented, but the term usually connotes the inclusion of public (shared user) networks. An intermediate form of network in terms of geography is a metropolitan area network (MAN.
WAN (Wide Area Network)
Covers a long distance [more than 1 kilometer ( > 1 km)]
Usually spans several locations (even world wide)
Usually has a larger number of users (100's or even 1000's)
Implemented as a client-server model
Covers a long distance [more than 1 kilometer ( > 1 km)]
Usually spans several locations (even world wide)
Usually has a larger number of users (100's or even 1000's)
Implemented as a client-server model
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