Are you looking to buy a new house? If so, congratulations! One of the most important things to consider when moving into a new home is which type of internet connection to get. There are a couple of different types of Wide Area Network connections available, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages.
In this post, we’ll take a look at each type of WAN connection and help you decide which is right for you. Stay tuned!
What is a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
Like a large geographical area, the WAN is made up of many small networks that cover very significant distances. These networks transmit videos and images as well as data to help with transmission needs across great lengths in time or space.
Advantages of Wide Area Network
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Area Coverage
With remote offices all over the country, a WAN is necessary for connecting them. An internet service provider can lease lines to provide this connection between locations and ensure that information travels quickly throughout their network of facilities- no matter how large it might be!
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Centralized Data
The use of WAN means that you can share the data connected with all devices in a network. For example, one head office server will suffice for storing emails and files while backup needs are met by this single location instead of individual branches needing their own servers too!
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Updated Files
WAN users can get updated files and data from the servers in a fraction of a second. This is possible because companies work to update these on-premises, so all connected devices are able to receive them too!
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Message Exchange
We are living in an age where everything is connected. From your lights to your coffee machine and even the cars around you! You can communicate with these objects through messages that they send back or forth between themselves, which makes life easier for us humans because it shortens our distances when trying to reach out across large swaths of space without having any physical contact nearby (which would be crazy!).
We’re already starting to see this technology grow exponentially faster than anyone expected – just look at how many people use WhatsApp every day: currently estimated at more than 450 million worldwide*. A recent survey found nearly half (47%).
Disadvantages of Wide Area Network
1. Security
LAN and MAN provide a more secure internet connection than WAN. With so many different technologies combined within each one, it becomes difficult for technicians to keep up with all the changes in security measures needed when upgrading from older networks such as VGA cable modem connections or DSL That said if you’re looking at just getting online then any type will do but be aware that there are risks involved no matter what kind you’re choosing!
2. Need for Security Solutions
If you want your data to be secure, then it needs a firewall and antivirus software too. As mentioned earlier WAN frequently faces security issues due to the ease with which hackers can access them; as such every PC should have these two things enabled – one on their own computer’s hardware level (the other being an external device).
There are chances that malicious attacks may occur during communication over networks or even through email attachments so we recommend installing some form of Antivirus program just for peace of mind!
3. Installation Costs
WANs can be complicated and costly because they cover a large area. To set one up, you need to purchase routers or switches as well as security solutions such as firewalls which help protect against hackers who want access for malicious purposes!
Wrapping Up
We hope this article was helpful in explaining the basics of WANs. If you have any questions or want to know more about our services, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our team is always happy to help!
