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lo·cal area net·work

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. local area network, LANnoun

    a local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment to create a communication system between offices

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  1. Local area network

    A local area network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a residence, school, laboratory, university campus or office building. By contrast, a wide area network (WAN) not only covers a larger geographic distance, but also generally involves leased telecommunication circuits. Ethernet and Wi-Fi are the two most common technologies in use for local area networks. Historical network technologies include ARCNET, Token Ring and AppleTalk.

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  1. local area network

    A Local Area Network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited area such as a residence, office building, or a group of buildings. It is designed for short-distance communication, allowing sharing of resources and data among devices under the same network. It is often controlled privately and does not involve any lease lines. In most cases, LAN uses wired connections for superior speed and security.

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  1. Local area network

    A local area network is a computer network that interconnects computers in a limited area such as a home, school, computer laboratory, or office building using network media. The defining characteristics of LANs, in contrast to wide area networks, include their usually higher data-transfer rates, smaller geographic area, and lack of a need for leased telecommunication lines. ARCNET, Token Ring and other technology standards have been used in the past, but Ethernet over twisted pair cabling, and Wi-Fi are the two most common technologies currently used to build LANs.

Editors Contribution

  1. local area network

    A form of telecommunications network.

    The local area network works efficiently and functions at superluminal speed.


    Submitted by MaryC on January 21, 2021  

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of local area network in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of local area network in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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  • Local Area Network, lokales NetzwerkGerman
  • ΤΔ, τοπικό δίκτυοGreek
  • Red de área localSpanish
  • LAN, lähiverkko, paikallisverkkoFinnish
  • LAN, RLE, réseau localFrench
  • staðarnet, nærnetIcelandic
  • ローカル・エリア・ネットワークJapanese
  • локальная вычислительная сеть, ЛВС, локалка, локальная сетьRussian

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