COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
TYPES OF NETWORKS
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connects two or more LANs together
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means Wi-Fi can be used
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is easier to use than a LAN
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connects two or more computers together
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Detailed explanation-1: -A wide area network (WAN) is a large computer network that connects groups of computers over large distances. WANs are often used by large businesses to connect their office networks; each office typically has its own local area network, or LAN, and these LANs connect via a WAN.
Detailed explanation-2: -A WAN connects several LANs, and may be limited to an enterprise (a corporation or an organization) or accessible to the public. The technology is high speed and relatively expensive. The Internet is an example of a worldwide public WAN.
Detailed explanation-3: -2. Bridge. A network bridge acts as an interconnection between two or more LANs, essentially creating a single domain from separate LANs. In this way, a bridge is different than a router, which enables communication among different networks but considers them discrete systems.