definitions of:

definitions of:

1. W.A.N

   • A wide area network (WAN) is a network or computer network that extends over a large geographical distance. Wide area networks are often established with leased telecommunication circuits. Business, education and government facilitys use wide area networks to supply data among staff, students, workers, buyers, and suppliers from various geographical locations. this mode of comunication allows a business to effectively carry out its daily function regardless of location. The Internet may be considered a WAN.

2. W.P.A.N

   • A WPAN (wireless personal area network) is a personal area network - a network for interconnecting devices centered around an individual person's workspace - in which the connections are wireless. Typically, a wireless personal area network uses some technology that permits communication within about 10 meters - in other words, a very short range. One such technology is Bluetooth, which was used as the basis for a new standard,

3. L.A.N

   • A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line or wireless link to a server. Typically, a LAN encompasses computers and peripherals connected to a server within a distinct geographic area such as an office or a commercial establishment.