Definition: A local area network (LAN) supplies networking capability, a group of computers in close proximity to each other, as in an office building, at school or at home. Local networks are useful for sharing resources such as files, printers, games and other applications. LAN in turn often connects to another network, the Internet or WAN.
Most LANs are built with relatively inexpensive hardware such as cables Ethernet, network cards and hubs. Wireless LAN, and other additional options for wireless LAN equipment is also available.
Special software operating system configuration can be used in the network. For example, which provides most versions of Microsoft Windows, the software program called Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), which supports access to network resources is controlled.
The concept refers to a LAN party multiplayer action game in which participants bring their own computers and to build a temporary network.
Also known as: LAN
Examples:
The most common type of LAN Ethernet LAN. The smallest home LAN can exactly two computers and a large network may have several thousand computers possible. Many LANs are divided into logical groups known as subnetworks. Local theory of Internet Protocol (IP) "Class" can accommodate more than 16 million devices organized into subnets.
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