What type of network interconnects multiple LANs?

The correct answer is Wide Area Network (WAN) because a WAN is designed to connect multiple Local Area Networks (LANs) that may be geographically dispersed. This allows for communication and data sharing across larger distances than a single LAN can facilitate. WANs typically employ various transmission technologies such as leased lines, fiber optics, and satellite links to connect these separate networks.

A WAN enables organizations with multiple branch offices or remote sites to communicate efficiently, share resources, and access centralized data and applications. In contrast, a peer-to-peer network typically describes a setup where devices communicate directly with one another without a central server, primarily functioning within a single LAN. A Local Area Network covers a limited geographic area, such as a home, office, or building, connecting devices close to each other. A Personal Area Network is used for connecting personal devices within a very short range, usually involving fewer devices. Thus, while these other network types serve specific purposes, they do not interconnect multiple LANs over larger distances like a WAN.