July 15, 2019 What’s the difference between a LAN and a WAN? A LAN, abbreviated from Local Area Network, is a network that covers a small geographical area such as homes, offices, and groups of buildings. Whereas a WAN, abbreviated from Wide Area Network, is a network that covers larger geographical areas that can span the globe. An example of a widely used WAN is the Internet,… Read More
August 23, 2016 The Advantages and Disadvantages of WANs Do you have a wide area network (WAN) at your company? If you operate globally, you probably do. That’s because WANs are powerful business tools. They make it possible for large organizations to communicate internally faster and more efficiently. They also make it possible for consumers to enjoy company benefits they couldn’t enjoy in the… Read More