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LAN, WAN, PAN, VPN Definitions
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- 1WANThe Wide Area Network is the connection between multiple computers in different places away from their main workplace which can be accessed via Telephone, Integrated Services Digital Network ISDN lines or by a Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- 2LANThe Local Area Network is the connection between multiple computers in the same place or workplace in which are normally run by a dedicating server or computer and all computers are connected by wire cables, fibre-optic or radio frequencies. They are usually found in schools or workplaces where all the computers are connected.
- 3PANA Personal Area Network is a personal set of devices for you that are connected by networks such as Bluetooth or the internet. One device usually acts as the main device which connects all personal devices such as the internet router
- 4VPNA Virtual Private Network is a connection that connects multiple LANs to each other privately and securely usually used in companies.
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- GCSE Computer Science Flashcards on LAN, WAN, PAN, VPN Definitions, created by Ash Phillips on 21/09/2016.
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