INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
COMPUTER NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET
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A computer network that links devices within a building or group of adjacent buildings.
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a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Routers perform the traffic directing functions on the Internet.
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Global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities, consisting of interconnected network using standardized communication protocols.
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A network of computers across a city
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Detailed explanation-1: -A wide area network (also known as WAN), is a large network of information that is not tied to a single location. WANs can facilitate communication, the sharing of information and much more between devices from around the world through a WAN provider.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -A Wide Area Network is not limited to a single location, but it spans over a large geographical area through a telephone line, fibre optic cable or satellite links. The internet is one of the biggest WAN in the world. A Wide Area Network is widely used in the field of Business, government, and education.