Wide Area Network

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf network type
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:WAN
gptkbp:can_span countries
continents
the globe
gptkbp:canBe fiber optic cables
hybrid
private
public
satellite links
leased lines
public networks
gptkbp:connects computers over large geographic areas
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:Local_Area_Network
gptkb:Metropolitan_Area_Network
gptkbp:enables resource sharing
disaster recovery
remote access
data communication
centralized data management
inter-office communication
gptkbp:example gptkb:the_Internet
gptkbp:managedBy network service providers
gptkbp:requires routing
switching
gptkbp:subject computer networking
network engineering
telecommunications
gptkbp:supports gptkb:VPNs
video conferencing
cloud services
voice communication
gptkbp:supportsProtocol gptkb:IP
gptkb:MPLS
gptkb:Frame_Relay
ATM
gptkbp:usedFor educational institutions
businesses
governments
gptkbp:uses encryption
firewalls
routers
modems
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:WAN
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4