DATA LINK LAYER WIRED NETWORKS
CONNECTING DEVICES
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WAN (Wide Area Network)
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MAN (Metropolitan Area Network)
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LAN (Local Area Network)
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CAN (Campus Area Network)
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Detailed explanation-1: -WAN networks encapsulate computers together over huge physical distances, remotely connecting them over a network and allowing them to communicate even when far apart. The Internet is an example of WAN which connects computers all around the world together.
Detailed explanation-2: -WANs are used to connect LANs and other types of networks together so that users and computers in one location can communicate with users and computers in other locations. Many WANs are built for one particular organization and are private.
Detailed explanation-3: -METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK (MAN) It connects multiple LANs together and spans an entire geographical area such as a city or town (or sometimes a campus). Ownership and management can be handled by a single person, but it’s more likely done by a larger company or organization.