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    wan
    /wɒn/

    adjective

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  2. A wide area network or WAN is a network that extends over a large geographic area, connecting multiple LANs. Learn how WANs work and compare WANs vs. LANs.

  3. In its simplest form, a wide-area network (WAN) is 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.

  4. A wide area network ( WAN) is a telecommunications network that extends over a large geographic area. Wide area networks are often established with leased telecommunication circuits. [1]

  5. A wide area network (WAN) is a large network of information that is not tied to a single location. WANs can provide communication, the sharing of information, and much more between devices from around the world through a WAN provider.

  6. Nov 1, 2018 · A WAN, or "Wide Area Network," is a computer network designed to connect multiple smaller Local Area Networks (LANs). Your home network is your LAN, and it is connected to your neighbors over a WAN, often managed by your Internet Service Provider.

  7. Wide-Area Network (WAN) Definition. A wide-area network (WAN) is a computer network that connects smaller networks. Since WANs are not tied to a specific location, they allow localized networks to communicate with one another across great distances.

  8. www.techtarget.com › searchnetworking › definitionWhat is WAN? - TechTarget

    A wide area network (WAN) is a geographically distributed private telecommunications network that interconnects multiple local area networks ( LANs ). A LAN is a group of computers and network devices that are connected to each other, typically within a short relative geographical distance.