A number of different WAN connection types exist today. Choosing the right WAN connection type is up to you, but the information in this article will make your decision process much easier.
WAN Connection Types
Leased Line:
This is considered to be a dedicated point-to-point connection type where a permanent communication path exists between a Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) on one site and a CPE at the remote site communicating through a Data Communicating Equipment (DCE) within the providers’ site. Synchronous serial lines are used for this connection and the most frequent protocols observed in these lines are HDLC (High-Level Data Link Control) and PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol). When cost in not an issue, you should use this type of connection.
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