Difference between revisions of "LAN: Local Area Network"
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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 not only covers a larger geographic distance, but also generally involves leased telecommunication circuits. (source: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_area_network wikipedia.org]) | 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 [[WAN: Wide Area Network|wide area network (WAN)]] not only covers a larger geographic distance, but also generally involves leased telecommunication circuits. (source: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_area_network wikipedia.org]) | ||
Devices connected to a local area network are automatically assigned a local, or private [[IP address]] by a router, for example <code>192.168.1.15</code>. Ethernet and wifi are two common technologies that operate on LAN. | Devices connected to a local area network are automatically assigned a local, or private [[IP address]] by a router, for example <code>192.168.1.15</code>. Ethernet and wifi are two common technologies that operate on LAN. | ||
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Latest revision as of 22:47, 24 November 2021
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. (source: wikipedia.org)
Devices connected to a local area network are automatically assigned a local, or private IP address by a router, for example 192.168.1.15. Ethernet and wifi are two common technologies that operate on LAN.