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Module 1: Physical Layer & Data Communication

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The term 'WAN' stands for

(i) Wide Area Net
(ii) Wide Access Network
(iii) Wide Area Network
(iv) Wide Access Net

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(iii) Wide Area Network

A WAN spans large geographical areas — cities, countries, or continents — typically connecting multiple LANs, often using leased telecom lines or satellite links. The internet itself is the largest example of a WAN.

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