Question

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Wide Area Network - WAN

Answer 1

Wide area network is a telecommunication network that extends over a large area; it connects computers and other devices. 

Some of the advantages and disadvantages of WAN include:

ADVANTAGES: 

1. It covers a wide range of area, usually more than 1km
2. The data in a WAN is centralized
3. It enables share of resources over a wide area 
4. Increased Bandwidth 

DISADVANTAGES: 

1. WAN is not as secured as LAN and PAN 
2. Involves higher cost to run a WAN 
3. Trouble shooting issues (WAN problems are difficult to pin point and require a considerable amount of time to fix)
4. It is difficult to maintain WAN technologies.