A Wide Area Network (WAN) definition
might be a network that commonly connects Local Area Networks (LANs) in geographically dispersed locations together using a variety of technologies not normally used to form a LAN.
The Wide Area Networks we might propose or set up might make use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) across the public Internet, or more traditional Leased Circuits from telecoms companies. Alternatively Frame Relay, MPLS. IP VPN or other technologies may be incorporated dependent on usage and budget criteria. " across the public Internet, or more traditional Leased Circuits "
Wide Area Network diagrams are used to document all our proposed solutions in order that we, and our clients, can support them more easily.