Wide Area Network (WAN) - Definition or Meaning

Wide Area Network (WAN)

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Definition of “Wide Area Network (WAN)” :

A Wide Area Network (WAN) is a telecommunications network that extends over a large geographical area for the purpose of sharing resources, such as data and voice services. It typically connects multiple local area networks (LANs).

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