COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
COMPUTER NETWORKING
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LAN
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WAN
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -A wide area network (WAN), as opposed to a LAN, allows the exchange of data and sharing of systems between sites. Usually, these are linked together using leased lines in order to provide a secure, robust network.
Detailed explanation-2: -To connect the device within the LAN to a different device within the different LAN, we are using a Wide Area Network (WAN). In WAN, two or more local area networks can relate to different layer 3 devices like routers or firewalls. The common type of WAN is leased line connection.
Detailed explanation-3: -Leased line WAN connections enable you to link your business’s sites together. One way to do this would be to give each office a leased line. Each leased line would connect to your WAN provider’s nearest point of presence.
Detailed explanation-4: -DSL leased lines: A Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) provides low-bandwidth leased lines.