What is a Wide-Area Network (WAN) ?
A computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area. Typically, a WAN consists of two or more local-area networks (LANs). A LAN is computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are confined to a single building or group of buildings. Computers connected to a wide-area network are often connected through public networks, such as the telephone system. They can also be connected through leased lines or satellites. The largest WAN in existence is the Internet. (Webopedia, 2005) WAN Issues (In Indonesia) In Indonesia, like the rest of the world, the Internet is gradually replacing conventional telecommunication systems in many areas of daily communications. The Internet is emerging as a major issue confronting the conventional telecommunication and information industry, even for those conventional industries participating in the development. Clearly another important issue is that we assure that we have Internet backbone support that is capable of meeting cur
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