 |
Wide Area Networks
Title: Wide Area Networks
Category: Science & Technology / Internet
Details: Words: 3098 | Pages: 13.2 (approximately 235 words/page)
Wide Area Networks
Wide Area Networks
A wide area network is a network spread over a larger area than a LAN. A wide area network will typically consist of two or more LAN's linked together. Another main difference between the local area networks and the wide area networks is the fact that the wide area network uses switching equipment. WAN's can and will usually be spread over different countries. For communication purposes a WAN will be ideal for …showed first 75 words of 3098 total…
You are viewing only a small portion of the paper.
Please login or register to access the full copy.
|
|
…showed last 75 words of 3098 total…the public network and choose the fastest path before establishing a Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) sockets connection with the other end.
Using VoIP, an enterprise positions a "VoIP device" at a gateway. The gateway receives packetized voice transmissions from users within the company and then routes them to other parts of its intranet (local area or wide area network) or, using a T-carrier system or E-carrier interface, sends them over the public switched telephone network.
Need a custom written paper?
|
|
 |
