WWAN
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WWAN, which stands for Wireless Wide Area Network, is a form of wireless network.
A WWAN differs from a WLAN (e.g. wireless LAN) since it uses cellular network technologies such as GPRS / CDMA2000 / GSM / CDPD / Mobitex to transfer data. These cellular technologies are offered regionally, nationwide, or even globally and are provided by a wireless service provider such as: AT&T Wireless, Cingular Wireless, Sprint PCS or Verizon for a monthly usage fee.
Various computers now have integrated WWAN capabilities. This means that the system has a cellular radio (GSM/CDMA) built in, which allows the user to send and receive data.
There are two basic means that a mobile network may use to transfer data: Packet-switched Data Networks (GPRS/CDPD) or Circuit-switched dial-up connections.
References
- [Sierra Wireless - WWAN vs. WLAN]
- [hp - Enterprise Wireless WAN Security]
- [Microsoft - Wireless WAN Interface]
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