wide area network (WAN)
Definition
Data and voice communication network that extends beyond the geographical limitations of a local area network (LAN). In a typical configuration, a WAN consists of several LANs at dispersed locations interconnected via gateways over leased or dedicated telephone and/or wireless links. Airline- and hotel reservation services comprise of WANs, and the internet is the world's largest WAN. Intranets, extranets, and virtual private networks are all WANs simulated over internet connections.
wide area network (WAN) is in the Data Management, Communications, & Networks subject.
wide area network (WAN) appears in the definitions of the following terms: home banking, network, leased line, information appliance and internet
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