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Unit Ten Computer Network Computer Network 1 Basic Components of Networks Computer networks link computers by communication lines and software protocols，allowing data to be exchanged rapidly and reliably. Traditionally，networks have been split between wide area networks （WANs） and local area networks （LANs）. A WAN is a network connected over long-distance telephone lines，and a LAN is a localized network usually in one building or a group of buildings close together. The distinction，however，is becoming blurred. It is now possible to connect up LANs remotely over telephone links so that the