Glossary

FAN (Field Area Network)


Term
FAN (Field Area Network)

Abbreviation
FAN

Definition
A FAN (Field Area Network) is the combination of networks and local devices attached to a field area router and that offers the backhaul WAN interfaces. FANs serve as backhaul networks for a variety of other electric grid control devices, multitenant services (gas and water meters) and data exchanges to home-area network devices, all connected through a variety of wireless or wired-line technologies.

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