wide area network (WAN)

GPTKB entity

Statements (36)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf network type
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:WAN
gptkbp:canBePublicOrPrivate true
gptkbp:connects multiple LANs
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:metropolitan_area_network_(MAN)
gptkb:local_area_network_(LAN)
gptkbp:developedBy 1960s
gptkbp:enables cloud computing
remote work
global communication
gptkbp:example gptkb:the_Internet
gptkbp:features data integrity
unauthorized access
data interception
gptkbp:hasTopology gptkb:star
hybrid
point-to-point
mesh
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label wide area network (WAN)
gptkbp:ownedBy multiple organizations
gptkbp:relatedTo computer networking
telecommunications
gptkbp:supportsProtocol gptkb:IP
gptkb:MPLS
gptkb:X.25
gptkb:Frame_Relay
ATM
gptkbp:usedFor connecting computers over large geographic distances
gptkbp:uses fiber optic cables
satellite links
microwave links
leased telecommunication lines
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ethernet_Networks
gptkb:metropolitan_area_networks_(MANs)
gptkb:local_area_networks_(LANs)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6