Electrical Engineering Glossary Definition for LAN

Definition

Local Area Network: A computer network, usually within one building, that connects computers, file and mail servers, storage, peripherals, and other devices in a way that permits data interchange and sharing of resources. Ethernet and WiFi (802.11) are common examples.

Synonyms

• LANs

See Also

• WLAN
• Frame Relay
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