Local area network
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title:
Local area network
text:
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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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Computer network that connects devices over a limited area
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_area_network
date created:
2001-10-08T12:27:49Z
date modified:
2024-08-29T17:28:42Z
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