I have a wireless router that has a PPTP WAN setting. What is that?
2006-11-14 07:16:17 · 4 answers · asked by rjs 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Wide Area Network WAN:
A computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area. Typically, a WAN consists of two or more local-area networks (LANs).
Computers connected to a wide-area network are often connected through public networks, such as the telephone system. They can also be connected through leased lines or satellites. The largest WAN in existence is the Internet.
Point-to-point tunneling protocol (PPTP)
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2006-11-14 07:21:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a method for implementing virtual private networks.
WAN = Wide area network (eg the internet)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PPTP
2006-11-14 15:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Point to Point Tunneling Protocol - Wide Area Network
Basically a VPN (Virtual Private Network) setup. (encrypted over hte internet but trusted at each end - used to join two remote networks together) For average home use ignore this.
2006-11-14 15:18:59 · answer #3 · answered by teef_au 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ad Hoc, Peer-to-peer network
2006-11-14 15:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by Jet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋