It can capture viruses
Wide area networks can consist of many local area networks, but it is possible for a wide area network to be a single network.
WAN ( Wide Area Network )
Wide area networks exist over many miles, across several cities, and even around the world
City networks are commonly known as WAN's, or Wide Area Network's.
Disadvantages in tiny area networks are mostly in the size as it does not take as much room as huge area network would this becomes a problem when you want to fend of predators such as bears who see tiny networks as their prey
Basically you are looking at the Internet or world wide web.
Subnets are designed for local area networks (LANS) that are used in an organization or building. Wide area networks cover larger areas and don't use subnets.
V. C. Marney-Petix has written: 'Internetworking' -- subject(s): Computer input-output equipment, Computer networks, Wide area networks (Computer networks), Local area networks (Computer networks), Data transmission systems 'Networking and data communications' -- subject(s): Computer networks, Data transmission systems 'Mastering internetworking' -- subject(s): Computer networks, Wide area networks (Computer networks), Internetworking (Telecommunication), Local area networks (Computer networks) 'Bridges, routers, gateways!' -- subject(s): Equipment and supplies, Bridges (Computer networks), Local area networks (Computer networks), Routers (Computer networks), Wide area networks (Computer networks), Gateways (Computer networks), Internetworking (Telecommunication)
Metropolitan Area Network also known as MAN is a composition of several connected Local Area Networks. Its advantages are seamless file sharing over large networks and users can share high-speed internet connection. Its high cost of installation is one of its disadvantages.
A router.
William Eager has written: 'Using the World Wide Web' -- subject(s): World Wide Web, Internet 'The Information Payoff' -- subject(s): Business enterprises, Communication systems, Information technology, Local area networks (Computer networks), Management, Management information systems, Wide area networks (Computer networks)
Local Area Network and Wide Area Network.