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LAN (Local Area Network)


Term
LAN (Local Area Network)

Abbreviation
LAN

Definition
An LAN (Local Area Network) is a network that spans a relatively small area. Most often, a LAN is confined to a single room, building or group of buildings; however, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves.

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