wide area network
noun
: a network of computers (such as the Internet) in a large area (such as a country or the globe) for sharing resources or exchanging data
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The system administers a wide area network, offers PC and help desk support and provides delivery services so that materials may be exchanged between member libraries.
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Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
This emerging approach combines comprehensive network security functions with WAN (wide area network) capabilities to support the dynamic, secure-access needs of organizations.
—Barbara Hunt, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022
In technology infrastructure, Watson said the district has 1,600 wireless access points; 10 gigabytes of internet bandwidth made up of two 5GB connections at the Technology Staff Development Center and Tomball Memorial High School; and 6GB of wide area network bandwidth.
—Alvaro Montano, Houston Chronicle, 13 Aug. 2020
Matsumura’s research interests include white space communications, wireless wide area networks, and 5G mobile communications.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Sep. 2018
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Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
This emerging approach combines comprehensive network security functions with WAN (wide area network) capabilities to support the dynamic, secure-access needs of organizations.
—Barbara Hunt, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022
In technology infrastructure, Watson said the district has 1,600 wireless access points; 10 gigabytes of internet bandwidth made up of two 5GB connections at the Technology Staff Development Center and Tomball Memorial High School; and 6GB of wide area network bandwidth.
—Alvaro Montano, Houston Chronicle, 13 Aug. 2020
Matsumura’s research interests include white space communications, wireless wide area networks, and 5G mobile communications.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 Sep. 2018
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“Wide area network.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wide%20area%20network. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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