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In today’s Information Technology class, we will be talking about Wide Area Network
Wide Area Network
A simple way we can look at Wide Area Network is by seeing it as a collection of Local Area Networks (LANs) or other networks that communicate with one another.
A WAN is essentially a network of networks, with the Internet the world’s largest WAN.
This means that the public internet that we use every day is a type of WAN as devices situated in opposite corners of the world can communicate with each other.
However, in organisations and companies, a WAN has a more specific application. It refers to a group of connected networks operating in a private environment, typically run by a single company, a government, or a group of government agencies.
In summary, as organizations grow and become international, WANs allow them to communicate between branches, share information and stay connected.
Evaluation
Explain briefly what a Wide Area Network is
Reading Assignment
What is the difference between WAN and LAN?
Weekend Assignment
What is the difference between WAN and MAN?
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