Could you explain the difference between Ethernet and WAN?

Could you explain the difference between Ethernet and WAN?

I want to know whether cRTP is supported on ethernet/frame relay/ATM and WAN for VoIP? Could you explain the difference between Ethernet and WAN?

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cRTP is a compression method within the TCP header. That said, how you transmit the packet depends on the network, but yes it is supported in all of the above. WAN would be a T-1 or ATM type link and is generally provided by a service provider.

Ethernet is usually a local area networking mechanism for moving the TCP packets around the network. In some areas, service providers are now providing Ethernet links for wide area communications.

This was first published in January 2008

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