local area network (LAN)
A system occupying a relatively small geographic area providing digital communications between automated data processing equipment, such as computers and printers.
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A system occupying a relatively small geographic area providing digital communications between automated data processing equipment, such as computers and printers.
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A network that covers a relatively small area such as a building or group of buildings (1.1 & 2.7)
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A network that covers a relatively small area, such as a building, home, office, or campus. The typical distances are measured in hundreds of meters.
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Limited geographically to e.g. a building. Devices are sharing resources like printers, email and files. Connected through copper wire or fiber optics.
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Connects a group of computers in close proximity, such as in an office building, school, or home
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A network device that connects several nodes of a local area network.
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