What is a characteristic of a WAN?

• It connects multiple networks that are geographically separated.
• It spans across a campus or city to enable sharing of regional resources.
• It is typically owned and managed by a single home or business.
• It requires a wireless access point to connect users to the network.

Explanation: A WAN (wide-area network) is used to connect networks that are geographically separated and is typically owned by a service provider. The service provider contracts out WAN services to individuals and organizations.

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