Wide Area Networks

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf network type
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:WAN
gptkbp:can_be_implemented_using gptkb:infrastructure
private infrastructure
gptkbp:canBe gptkb:SD-WAN
gptkb:VPNs
private
public
gptkbp:canBeManagedBy IT departments
third-party providers
gptkbp:connects computers over large geographic areas
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:Local_Area_Networks
gptkb:Metropolitan_Area_Networks
gptkbp:enables distributed computing
remote access
site-to-site connectivity
cloud computing access
data transfer across cities, countries, continents
gptkbp:example gptkb:the_Internet
corporate WANs
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wide Area Networks
gptkbp:managedBy network service providers
gptkbp:OSIModelLayer gptkb:Layer_3_(Network_Layer)
Layer 2 (Data Link Layer)
gptkbp:ownedBy telecommunications companies
large organizations
gptkbp:requires routing
addressing
gptkbp:security_concerns unauthorized access
data interception
gptkbp:security_solutions encryption
firewalls
intrusion detection systems
gptkbp:supports data traffic
video traffic
voice traffic
gptkbp:supportsProtocol gptkb:IP
gptkb:MPLS
gptkb:X.25
gptkb:Frame_Relay
ATM
gptkbp:usedFor business communication
internet backbone
gptkbp:uses cellular networks
fiber optic cables
satellite links
microwave links
leased lines
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:WANs
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6