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local area network

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  • IPA(key): /ˈləʊklˌɛːɹɪəˌnɛtwəːk/
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local area network (plural local area networks)

  1. (computing) An interconnection of computers that are in relatively close proximity to each other, such as within a building.
    Synonym: LAN
    Antonyms: WAN, wide area network
    Hypernyms: network, computer network < network
    Coordinate terms: PAN, personal area network, WPAN
    A local area network connects all of the computers in our office.
  2. (computing) A network on which all devices communicate using OSI model device layer addressing.
  3. (Internet) A network on which all communication is delivered by way of MAC addresses and that is not routed.

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