FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -ATM. Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is a WAN technology that uses fixed length cells. ATM cells are 53 bytes long, with a 5-byte header and 48-byte data portion.

Detailed explanation-2: -A network of bank cash dispensers is a WAN. A school network is usually a LAN. LANs are often connected to WANs, for example a school network could be connected to the internet. WANs can be connected together using the internet, leased lines or satellite links.

Detailed explanation-3: -Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) is an adaptable technology that can be used in LANs and WANs (Wide-Area Networks). ATM is based on the efforts of the ITU-T Broadcast Integrated Services Digital Network (BISDN) standard. ATM uses both switching and multiplexing, and it can provide very high bandwidth with few delays.

Detailed explanation-4: -Community banks and credit unions utilize their WAN’s to transmit data to and from their branches and carry out daily functions regardless of location. The WAN is often comprised of public networks, such as the telephone system, leased lines, or satellites.