LAN - Local Area Network
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Definition: A local area network (LAN) supplies
networking capability to a group of computers in close proximity to each
other such as in an office building, a school, or a home. A LAN is
useful for sharing resources like files, printers, games or other
applications. A LAN in turn often connects to other LANs, and to the
Internet or other WAN.
Most local area networks are built with relatively inexpensive hardware such as Ethernet cables, network adapters, and hubs. Wireless LAN and other more advanced LAN hardware options also exist.
Specialized operating system software may be used to configure a local area network. For example, most flavors of Microsoft Windows provide a software package called Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) that supports controlled access to LAN resources.
The term LAN party refers to a multiplayer gaming event where participants bring their own computers and build a temporary LAN.
Specialized operating system software may be used to configure a local area network. For example, most flavors of Microsoft Windows provide a software package called Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) that supports controlled access to LAN resources.
The term LAN party refers to a multiplayer gaming event where participants bring their own computers and build a temporary LAN.
Also Known As: local area network
Examples:
The
most common type of local area network is an Ethernet LAN. The smallest
home LAN can have exactly two computers; a large LAN can accommodate
many thousands of computers. Many LANs are divided into logical groups
called subnets. An Internet Protocol (IP) "Class A" LAN can in theory
accommodate more than 16 million devices organized into subnets.
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