What is a Local Area Network (LAN)?

Figure 1: Simple LAN

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A local area network is a group of interconnected computers and peripheral equipment within a limited area, such as a home office or small group of buildings. The LAN allows computers to share resources and information with each other such as printer, internet connection, software application (network games) and computer files.


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