What is wan. What is lan

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WAN stands for Wide Area Network and LAN stands for Local Area Network.

WAN is a network that covers a large geographical area, such as a city or country, and connects multiple smaller networks together.
LAN is a network that covers a small geographical area, such as a home, office, or building, and connects devices together.
WAN typically uses public infrastructure, such as telephone lines or satellite links, while LAN typically uses private infrastructure, such as Ethernet cables or Wi-Fi.
Examples of WAN include the internet, while examples of LAN include a home network or an office network.