Wide Area Networking

Wide Area Networks
Introduction
The following paper is a report into the characteristics and construction of a Wide Area Network (WAN). It will start by giving a basic description of a Wide Area Network and then go on to investigate, in detail, the actual structure and workings of a WAN. The intended purpose of the report is to allow individuals with or without prior knowledge of the researched area to have better understanding of the report subject.
Basic Concepts
Characteristics of a WAN
The term WAN (Wide Area Network) refers to a network, which covers a large geographical area…