WAN stands for
WAN stands for Wide Area Network.
A wide area network (WAN) is a telecommunications network or computer network that extends over a large geographical distance/place. Wide area networks are often established with leased telecommunication circuits.
A WAN covers a large geographical area. Most WANs are made from several LANs connected together. ... LANs are often connected to WANs, for example a school network could be connected to the Internet. WANs can be connected together using the Internet, leased lines or satellite links.
Wide Area Networks (WANs) A wide area network (WAN) is a data network, usually used for connecting computers, that spans a wide geographical area. WANs can be used to connect cities, states, or even countries. ... WANs also transmit data at slower speeds than LANs.