What is a LAN

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Friday September 10, 2010

Whether you set up your

home network

or use a network someone else set up, you've probably heard of the term

LAN

. In this tutorial we'll explain the

definition

of LAN and explain

where LANs are used

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Show Notes

- LAN stands for Local Area Network.

- A LAN is distinguished from some other types of networks because the computers are generally in close proximity.

- A LAN could be the networked computers in your home.

- It could also be the network in an office.

- A network inside of one building is also considered a LAN.

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