Computer Science GCSE
Wide Area Network (WAN)
What Wide Area Network (WAN) means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Wide Area Network (WAN)
A network covering a large geographical area, connecting multiple LANs, typically using leased telecommunications infrastructure.
Topics that use Wide Area Network (WAN)
- Networks (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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