INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW OF THE INTERNET
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Question
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If a network crosses a long distance, such as between cities or countries, what is it called?
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LAN
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MAN
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WAN
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PAN
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SAN
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A wide area network (WAN) is a telecommunications network that extends over a large geographic area.
Detailed explanation-2: -LAN is a network that usually connects a small group of computers in a given geographical area. MAN is a comparatively wider network that covers large regions-like towns, cities, etc. The WAN network spans to an even larger locality. It has the capacity to connect various countries together.
Detailed explanation-3: -A WAN network will have a larger coverage area that can range up to 100, 000 KM and in some cases, stretches globally or over international borders. A LAN network is limited to between 100-1000 meters coverage. A MAN network is will usually stretch up to an area of 100 KM.
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