Wide Area Networks

A Wide Area Network (WAN) is a data communications network that spans a relatively large geographic area. In contrast, a Local Area Network (LAN) covers a network of computers and printers in one office (or home).

A WAN connects two or more locations (LANs) via transmission facilities such as leased telephone lines or a broadband cable line. The Internet, as a public domain, is the world’s largest WAN.

Check out the WAN Resource Center for late-breaking information on networking technologies, product news, vendor developments and how the business sector is using WANs to connect and expand the global commerce environment.

Key Concepts: WAN, wide area network, networking, network management, LAN, WAN strategies

:: Recent Insights on Wide Area Networks ::

New Integrated WAN Optimization Devices from Ipanema

Source: MarketWatch

Ipanema's new generation of integrated WAN optimization devices addresses a complete range of application traffic management functions for data centers and branch office ...

Three New Network Appliances from Juniper

Source: Enterprise IT Planet

Juniper has added three devices to its WAN acceleration portfolio that promise increased speeds and more modular form factors. The WXC 1800, WXC 2600 and WXC 3400 are part of ...

Expand Networks Offers Services for WAN Optimization

Source: MarketWatch

According to this article, Expand Networks Professional Services focuses on project planning and implementation, education, support and consulting. The services are designed to ...

WAN Shootout

Source: CRN Australia

A review of Replify Reptor Accelerator, GlobalScape's Availl 3.4.2.8312 Wide Area File System and Traffic Squeezer is presented. Replify took the top spot due to its strong ...

Intelligent Networking Cards from Silicom

Source: MarketWatch

Designed for the 10 Gbps environment, Silicom has announced its Redirector line of adapters. Integrating intelligent filtering, multi-port connectivity and automated bypass onto a ...

Many Paths Lead to Optimization

Source: IT Business Edge Blogs

Whatâ€™s to explain the rising tide of WAN optimization solutions these days? Well, heavy demand, for one thing. But thereâ€™s also the fact that optimization lends itself very ...

Anonymous Source Provides Perspective on San Francisco's Renegade Network Admin

Source: PCWorld.com

This blog post cites an anonymous source with knowledge of the San Francisco IT infrastructure and Terry Childs situation. According to the source, Childs' managers and co-workers ...

System Admin Pleads 'Not Guilty,' Willing to Give Password

Source: IT Business Edge Blogs

The San Francisco network administrator accused of hijacking the city's FiberWAN network has entered a "not guilty" ...

Juniper has Three New Models to Boost WAN Performance

Source: IT Week

Juniper has added three models to its WAN acceleration platform. According to Juniper, the WXC 1800, 2600 and 3400 appliances offer big performance improvements.

Disgruntled San Francisco Engineer Locks Admins out of System

Source: SFGate.com

Disgruntled San Francisco computer engineer Terry Childs is facing four counts of computer tampering after he prevented top administrators from accessing the computer system. ...