wide area network
Noun: A telecommunications network that extends over a large geographical area, connecting multiple smaller networks, such as local area networks (LANs), and enabling long-distance communication and data exchange between computers and devices.
A "wide area network" (often abbreviated as WAN) is a technical term used to describe a large, interconnected network infrastructure. It is the primary type of network used to connect offices in different cities or countries, and it forms the backbone of the internet. * The corporation uses a private wide area network to securely link its branch offices across three continents. * Internet service providers manage extensive wide area network infrastructure to deliver connectivity to homes and businesses.
- "WAN link": Refers to the specific connection or circuit that joins two points in a wide area network.
- The new fiber-optic cable significantly improved the speed of our WAN link to the data center.
- "WAN optimization": Describes techniques and technologies used to improve the efficiency of data transfer across a wide area network.
- Implementing WAN optimization software helped reduce latency for our remote teams.
- WAN (n): The standard acronym for "wide area network."
- The IT department is upgrading the WAN router.
- LAN (Local Area Network) (n): A network covering a small, localized area like a home, office, or building. Often contrasted with a WAN.
- All the computers in this office are connected to the same LAN.
- Long-haul network: Emphasizes the network's capability for long-distance communication.
- Enterprise network: Often implies a large private WAN used by a single organization.
- "To span a wide area": A descriptive phrase for the function of a WAN.
- The new network is designed to span a wide area, connecting all our regional facilities.
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a computer network that spans a wider area than does a local area network
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