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What does WAN means???

What does WAN means???

What does WAN means???

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I would like to know what does "WAN" means (talking about SCADA system).
I will be very thanksful for any information.
Thanks
Martin Torres

RE: What does WAN means???

Wide Area Network

RE: What does WAN means???

More specifically you can view your networks in a couple of different ways LAN and WAN are the most common. Your Local Area Network would most likely be contained with in a plant or factory. The WAN would be the network that connects several plants or factories together.

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