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So are WANs big giant cable that provide internet to smaller MANs and LANs?

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No, WANs (Wide Area Networks) are networks that cover a large geographical area, typically spanning cities, countries, or even continents, while LANs (Local Area Networks) and MANs (Metropolitan Area Networks) cover smaller areas, such as a building or a city. WANs connect smaller networks, such as LANs, together and often use technologies like cable, satellite, and telephone lines to transfer data.

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