A system for linking together computers, terminals, printers, and other equipment, usually within the same office or building. See also COMPUTER, OFFICE AUTOMATION, WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN).
Computers within a limited area that are linked by high-performance cables so that users can exchange information and share hardware, software, and data resources.
(LAN) A high speed method of transmitting information between mainframe, mini- & micro- computers. Most often installed in a limited area such as an office building or small campus.
A communications network that interconnects devices over a geographically small area (e.g. within a building).
A narrow range data network using packet switching and multiple access technology.
One of the several types of geographically limited communications networks intended primarily for such high-speed data transmission applications as data transfer, text, facsimile, and video.
Also known as a LAN, a local area network is a computer network limited to a small area such as an office or a building.
(LAN) a network that is in a small (or local) geographic area.
A "Local Area Network" is a network limited to a manageable area, e.g. a company building or campus.
Interconnected computers that can share programs and data files as well as the use of peripheral devices such as printers or CD-ROM drives. Each microcomputer connected to a LAN will typically require a network circuit board and software. A LAN allows many computers to access the same information files.
A LAN is a Local Area Network. It is typically within one building and can consist of as little as two connections. LANs connect PCs and electronic office equipment, enabling users to communicate, share resources, and access remote hosts or other networks.
A LAN is a network of computers in a single building or in a small geographical area. Multiple LANs are interconnected to form a large WAN, like the Internet.
A group of computers and associated peripherals connected by a communications channel capable of sharing files and other resources between several users.
Also known as a LAN. This consists of a number of computers linked together in a relatively small area.
(acronym "LAN") The combination of hardware and software that allows users' connected PC's, terminals, or workstations to share information and computing resources such as data storage, software, printers, scanners, or even other computers.
A group of computers on a common network within a limited physical area that share common network resources. For example, LAN customers can all use one printer or one set of applications instead of having an individual printer or application on each personal computer. A LAN is usually located on the customer's premises and is not subject to external regulation. In contrast, see wide area network (WAN).
usually used to connect workstations to a server or to each other, operating at modest speeds. Ethernet, available at 10-, 100- or 1000-Mbps is perhaps most widely used. In general, LANs do not provide guaranteed bandwith to users and may have significant latency depending upon system loading. Consequently, their use with VoIP and videoconferencing may be problematic.
A collection of linked computers and other components, both hardware and software, that can communicate and share resources.
A LAN is a network in which two or more computers, located within a limited distance of one another, are connected in order to share files and resources. A PC-based LAN consists of a dedicated server running a network operating system and attached to several workstations. A host-based LAN consists of one or more hosts and terminals. Examples of LAN architectures are Ethernet, ARCnet, fiber distributed data interface (FDDI), and token ring.
A communications network connecting a group of computers, printers, and other devices located within a relatively limited area (for example, a building). It allows any connected device to interact with any other on the network
This is a geographically localized network.
(LAN): A communications network, usually used for data, but sometimes also accommodating voice and video, that links a small area, such as a building or an industrial park. Most LANs have a maximum link length of less than a mile; most are based on coaxial cable.
A network of devices such as cameras, monitors, recorders and computers that are connected so that information can be sent between devices. A common use of a LAN is to connect security equipment so it can be accessed and controlled from different points within the network.
A LAN is a group of computers and other devices in a relatively limited area (such as a single building) that are connected by a communications link. This setup enables them to exchange information and share resources such as printers, modems, and other devices.
a LAN is a high speed communications system designed to link computers and other data processing devices together within a small geographic area such as a workgroup, department, or a single floor of a multi-story building
A small- to moderate-size network in which communications are usually confined to a relatively small area, such as a single building or campus.
A data network intended to serve an area of only a few square kilometers or less. LANs usually serve either a single building or a group of closely located buildings. Because the network is known to cover only a small area, optimizations can be made in the network signal protocols that permit data rates up to 100Mb/s. Popular LAN software includes Novell NetWare and Banyan Vines. See also Ethernet, Fiber Distributed Data Interface, Wide Area Network. WWWebfx Home Page
network in which all interconnected computers are within the same business or locality (e.g., a college campus). Contrast with metropolitan area network (MAN), personal area network (PAN), and wide area network (WAN).
Often abbreviated LAN. Two or more computers connected together via network cables. If you have a Macintosh connected to a LaserWriter printer (which contains a CPU), you have a rudimentary local area network.
Any physical network technology that operates at high speed over short distances. For example, Ethernet.
Workstations and computers that are tied together in a specific work area in the same general location.
A communications system that connects computers within a limited geographic area, such as one building or group of buildings.
a system for linking a number of microcomputers, terminals, workstations, etc. with each other or with a mainframe computer in order to share data, printers, information, programs, disks, etc.; usually confined to one office or building. Also LAN.
A computer network that spans a small area, e.g. an office, with each computer being a node on the network. See Wide Area Network (WAN).
A system for linking terminals programs storage and graphic devices at multiple workstations over relatively small geographic areas.
Level: Component A local area network or LAN is a computer network covering a local area, such as an office or a home. This is different from personal area networks (PANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs) or wide area networks (WANs). LANs are typically faster than WANs.
A geographically limited communications network intended for the local transport of voice, data, and video. Often referred to as a customer premises network.
Data communication network of connected devices within a small area, such as a building or group of buildings. High-speed transmissions over twisted pair, coax, or fiber optic cables that connect terminals, personal computers, mainframe computers, and peripherals together at distances of about 1 mile or less.
(LAN) A network that connects computers in a small, defined area, such as the offices in a single wing or a group of buildings.
Any network that is entirely located in the same area, such as a room, building, or group of buildings.
A small, computer network of terminals and processors.
A short-distance data communications network. LANs are typically within a building or campus, and to link together computers and peripherals under a standard protocol. The network provides high-bandwidth communications over coaxial cable, twisted-pair, fiber, or microwave media. LANs are usually owned by the user.
A system of networked computers and other hardware, like printers, that are in relatively close proximity to one another.
A user-owned and operated data transmission facility connecting devices - such as personal computers, workstations, printers and mass storage devices - within a limited geographical area, such as a building or group of collocated Buildings (campus).
Usually referred to as a LAN, this describes a group of computers commonly in the same building, connected by network cables.
Communications network connecting several users and devices in a confined geographic area (usually an office or building).
Most schools and small business have their computers connected together to share and transmit information. This is known as a network. A local area network is a group of computers connected together at a local site. A good example would be all the computers at your school are connected on a local area network.
A system of workstations or PCs connected to a Server, over a short distance. LANs allow multiple users to access the same printer, or set of files that reside on the Server.
A collection of computers and related hardware interconnected for the purpose of communication and sharing of resources. As the name suggests, LANs generally comprise systems that are located nearby to each other (within the same building for example.)
A distributed data processing network serving a single site or group of co-located users and not using public telecommunications networks.
Is a group of PC's, Other Computers & Peripheral Devices that are linked together where each device is located in close proximity to all the other devices. LAN s typically consist of a number of PC's, shared printers & Shared Directories & File
A privately owned high-speed (upward of 1 megabit per second) communications network that covers a limited geographical area, such as a section of a building, an entire building, or a cluster of buildings.
An interconnecting multiple terminals, workstations, programs, storage and graphic devices within a relatively small geographic area.
A network of machines generally limited to a local area, such as one or more floors of a building, or nearby buildings. See also network, Wide Area Network (WAN).
Two or more computers, usually within the same building, that are connected by cable. LANs use a network operating system such as Novell NetWare or Windows NT and application software that allow their users to share hard disks, printers, files, and other peripherals.
The regional server or servers your computer is connected to. These in turn are connected to other servers creating a network in your office, home, etc.
A network interconnecting devices in the same office, floor or building, or areas inside buildings with areas just outside.
A network that connects computers in a building or campus.
Network of computers covering a small area, typically a building or group of buildings.
A communications network - a collection of devices and communication channels that connect a group of computers and peripheral devices together so that they may communicate with each other. Three parts are involved: (a) computers and peripheral devices;(b) interface units;; and (c) communications cables or wires that connect the other components together. Generally, local area networks are distributed over a maximum distance of about six miles, although more frequently, they are located within a single building or office area.
A network of computers and devices located close to each other. LANs usually connect no more than 100 computers.
A network connecting personal computers and other equipment within a local area to help people share equipment, data, and software.
A data network intended to serve an area of only a few square kilometers or less. Because the network is known to cover only a small area, optimizations can be made in the network signal protocols that permit data rates up to 100Mb/s. See also: Ethernet, Fibre Distributed Data Interface, token ring, Metropolitan Area Network, Wide Area Network, Wireless Local Area Network. [Source: NNSC
is a network of computers that are contained within a limited geographic area, like a building or campus.
data network that connects all the computers, terminals and peripherals etc on a single site or an area of only a few square kilometres or less.
A network of computers that is typically located within a company, a department or a campus. They are not necessarily connected to computers outside the facility though a LAN can be connected to other computers via the Internet.
A computer network technology designed to connect computers separated by a short distance. LANs can be connected to the Internet and also configured as an intranet.
Local Area Network (LAN) is a group of interconnected computers with the ability to share resources without having to access a wide area network.
A geographically small network of computers and supporting components used by a group or department to share related software and hardware resources.
A shared networking system to which many computers are attached. There are limitations to the distance of a shared medium and the number of workstations that connect to it.
A connection of different computers so that they can communicate with each other via different connection protocols
A network that remains within one facility (department, office, building, campus).
Also known as a "LAN", a local area network is a data communications system consisting of a group of interconnected computers, sharing applications, data and peripheral equipment such as printers. It is usually contained with a building or group of buildings.
A network of computers located near one another and connected with cable.
A LAN is a computer network that spans a small area-usually a single building or office. By linking up several computers and devices, a LAN enables its users to share resources like electronic files, printers, scanners, backup devices, or a gateway to the Internet
A small network of node s which are directly connected via hubs or a single switch, with no routers or gateways in between. For example, several computers each connected via ethernet cable to the same hub, comprises a Local Area Network. The latency between machines on a LAN is typically about one millisecond and utilization is usually high. See also Wide Area Network.
Group of personal computers and/or other devices (such as servers) that are located in a relatively limited area, and can communicate and share information with each other.
A type of network covering a limited area, in which computers and other devices are attached to a common medium.
A network located within a small area or common environment, such as in a building or a building complex. Wide Area Network (WAN)
A group of personal computers and other hardware, attached by cable, so that users can share information and equipment.
Computer network limited to a certain location. See also ethernet, WAN.
LAN): network of computers at a single site. The two most common school networking configurations are called Ethernet and token ring, referring to the technical aspects of how the computers and file servers are connected. Also see network.
A group of computers that are linked together around a shared site and unified purpose.
A network, typically Token Ring or ATM, which connects together multiple computers, printers and other network devices in a departmental or workgroup setting. It may be connected to other LANs via a backbone, typically through a router or routing device, or connected to a through a router to a WAN connection to other networks, such as the Internet.
A network that exists at one site.
The linkage of personal and other computers within a limited area by high-performance cables so that users can exchange information, share expensive peripherals, and draw on the resources of a massive secondary storage unit, call a file server. Local area networks offer the advantages of a distributed computing system in which computational power is distributed to users without sacrificing their ability to communicate.
is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line and typically share the resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area.
a computer network that is limited to one company or institution at one physical location
a group of computers and associated devices and peripherals that share a common communications line and usually share the resources of a server within a small geographic area (for example, within an office building)
a group of computers connected together to form a network
a group of computers that share a communication link in a small geographic location
a group of computers with a common connection,
a group of interconnected devices that share common processing and file management resources, usually within a specific physical area
a group of PCs connected over a common medium within a building
a network of computers and other devices (including routers and printers) within a single site
a network of interconnected workstations and computers
a network that connects computers that are in a small geographic area, such as a district headquarters or campus
a network within a small geographic area to which various devices such as computers and printers are attached
a number of computers connected to each other by a cable in a single location
a small number of computers connected together in one location
a spatially restricted network of computers, usually within a company
a system that links computers together to form a network, usually with a wire-based cabling scheme
A network linking computers in a small geographic area, ranging from one that covers only a single office, to something as substantial as a University campus network.
Technologies that enable a group of computers, printers, and other devices to work together and share data, usually in the same building.
A group of connected computers, usually located in close proximity (such as the same building or floor of the building) so that data can be passed between them.
Network that consists of a single type of data link and can reside entirely within a physically protected area.
LAN) A set of client computers through cable over relatively short distances.
A computer network that spans a relatively small area, such as a single building or group of buildings.
A system of connecting PCs and other devices within the same physical proximity for sharing resources, such as an Internet connections, printer, files, and drives.
A system in which computer users in the same company or organization are linked to each other and often to centrally-stored collections of data in LAN servers.
a number of nearby microcomputers linked together by computer cable.
Series of computers linked together locally. For example in a classroom. Ability to exchange files between PCs in LAN.
More expensive modern air conditioning systems can be controlled remotely over a digital network, allowing one controller to monitor and maintain the climate across a whole building.
(LAN): a network in which PCs and/or personal workstations in close proximity share resources
A data network that is used to inter-connect a company?s computer and data facilities, usually within a single building or localized area.
A number of computers connected together within a building, either via a Ethernet (star or bus), or Token Ring protocol. Most detailed of computer networks, due to applications and operating systems of computers needing to be able to interact with each other. Additionally, LANs usually connect individual computers to a server, which can either run programs, or store data - or both.
The linking of workstations, storage devices, file servers, print servers, and printing devices. At BOPI our files move on a gigabyte Ethernet network which means your files - no matter how large - are not bogged down by slow moving electronic information, which equates to faster turnarounds.
The cable interconnection of items of computing equipment over a small local area such as a single building or site. Such systems enable the sharing of data, software and equipment resources.
A computer network for geographically concentrated users, such as those in an office building. A LAN Permits them to share software applications such as email and hardware devices such as printers. A LAN can either be peer-to-peer based or client/server based.
LAN is a premises high-speed (typically in the range of 10 Mbps) data communications system wherein all segments of the transmission medium (typically coaxial cable, twisted pair or optical fiber) are contained within an office or campus environment.
A communications system that links computers into a network, usually via a wiring-based cabling scheme. LANs connect PCs, workstations and servers together to allow users to communicate and share resources like hard disk storage and printers. Devices linked by a LAN may be on the same floor or within a building or campus. It is user-owned and does not run over leased lines, though a LAN may have gateways to the PSTN or other, private, networks.
A network of computers linked by cable within a building or office complex.
Consists of several computer systems linked by interface cables within an area (eg. laboratory or school building).
A collection of computers, terminals, printers, and other computing devices that are connected through cable over relatively short distances, for example, within a single building.
Computer data communications technology that connects computers at the same site. Computers and terminals on a LAN can freely share data and peripheral devices, such as printers and plotters. LAN's are composed of cabling and special data communications hardware of software.
A network made up of interconnected computers in a relatively small geographic area, ranging from a single office or lab to a campus.
(LAN) - Computers, cabling and networking software forming a computer network in a specific area of a building.
A network that connects devices located in a small geographical area, such as within a building.
A system of hardware and software connected by common data transmission medium limited to a particular geographic area, which commonly connects several personal computers into a larger system that allows users to share resources.
The computers that are all linked together behind a router or proxy server are in a Local Area Network.
(LAN) A network of computers spread over a relatively small physical area, often in one building and often belonging to one organization. See also MAN, WAN
A local area network (LAN) is any data communications system that lies within a limited spatial area, has a specific user group and a specific topology, and is not a public switched telecommunications network but may be connected to one. LANs are not necessarily subject to public telecommunications regulations. LANs are usually restricted to relatively small areas, such as rooms, buildings, ships, and aircraft. An interconnection of LANs within a limited geographical area, such as a military base, is commonly referred to as a campus area network. An interconnection of LANs over a city-wide geographical area is commonly called a metropolitan area network (MAN). An interconnection of LANs over large geographical areas is commonly called a wide area network (WAN).
A LAN can be thought of as your own private little Internet. It is the physical means by which you inter-connect your computers, printers and other devices.
A LAN is a computer network that connects computers and other devices within a relatively small area, such as the building(s) on a single school campus. A LAN often connects to larger networks including the World Wide Web. ()
Computers connected together within a single building or cluster of buildings in order to share files, printers, or other peripheral devices.
An interconnected system of computers and peripherals, LAN users share data stored on hard disks and can share printers connected to the network.
A datacommunications network spanning a limited geographical area, usually within a single facility or campus. It provides communications between computers and peripherals.
Network spanning an area of not more than a few kilometers in diameter.
A network (often within a single department or office) intended to serve only a small area by allowing computers to work together and people to share resources.
a networked group of computers, usually within an organisation, contained in a small geographic area such as a building. (p. 56)
LAN A combination of personal computers, servers, and communication devices that are connected to share data files, resources and applications. Located in close proximity, such as on the same floor or in the same or nearby buildings.
A combination of hardware and software that allows a group of computers to exchange information. "Local" means the computers are physically close to each other (for example, all in the same building).
Relatively small (building-wide) network of computers connected together via transmission cable and using one of various RF communication protocols.
A communications network serving multiple users within a confined geographical area (as in the same building or group of adjacent buildings). It usually refers to the interconnection of personal computers. Shared data is stored in a high performance PC called a fileserver, which serves as a remote disk drive to all network users. Users may also share printers, modems and other peripheral devices.
A network which transports information between intelligent data and video devices within a single location or between buildings in a campus.
A group of computers or other electronic devices connected via a physical network or Wi-Fi. A LAN may be connected to another wider network (such as the Internet), or act as a stand-alone network.
An network of electronic devices or computers connected within a single building, campus or group of buildings in close proximity to each other. LANs facilitate human communications and allow access to common resources including data bases and peripherals such as printers and modems.
A network covering a local geographical area (usually no bigger than a building). The 84 RADES has a LAN.
a network of computers within a limited area (e.g., a company or organization).
An arrangement of computers linked together so they can get data from one another or share programs.
A way of connecting several computers together that are located close to each other, either in the same room or building, so that they can share files through a server and share devices like printers and copiers.
A private digital telecommunications network carrying voice, video, data and other communications among desks or work stations in a discrete area.
A network of computers, often within the same building.
A special linkage of computers or other communications devices into their own network for use by an individual or organization, such as a schoolwide network.
(LAN): Computers linked together so that they can share resources, such as programs, data files, printers, fax modems, and more. The computers are linked by cabling, or by wireless technology, such as infrared or radio waves.
A system of computers and terminals connected within a limited geographical area, usually at moderate to high data rates.
A computer communication network that serves users within a restricted geographical area. LANs consist of servers, workstations, communications hardware (routers, bridges, network cards, etc.) and a network operating system.
Number of computers connected together to form one network.
A group of computers and other equipment such as printers and scanners that are linked together for the sharing of information. Many local area networks also are connected to the Internet.
A network that connects computers, usually by cable, that are close to each other, usually in the same building.
A network connecting a number of computers to each other or to a central server so that the computers can share programs and files.
This is a small computer network. Usually this means that the distance between any two networked computers is less than about 500m. The exact distance depends upon the type of hardware being used. The allowed distance between computers connected with copper wire is less than the allowable distance if fibre optic cable is used.
Generic name given to a network of machines connected to the same physical wire. LDP
A LAN is a network that links computers and other devices, such as printers, in a small area, such as an office. Connecting several local area networks forms a wide area network. Localization The process of adapting media products to a local situation, for example, translating to another Language. It considers local culture, language, and other factors.
A network covering a small area, usually within a building or floors within a building.
A computer network which spans a local area such as a building or campus. See also WAN.
A computer network linking computers, printers, servers, and other equipment within an enterprise. Can support audio, video, and data exchange. Typically runs at 10-100 Mbps.
A computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are confined to a single building or group of buildings. However, one LAN can be connected to other LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves. A system of LANs connected in this way is called a wide-area network (WAN). Most LANs connect workstations and personal computers. Each node (individual computer) in a LAN has its own CPU with which it executes programs, but it is also able to access data and devices anywhere on the LAN. This means that many users can share expensive devices, such as laser printers, as well as data. Users can also use the LAN to communicate with each other, by sending e-mail or engaging in chat sessions. There are many different types of LANs, Ethernet being the most common for PCs. Most Apple Macintosh networks are based on Apple's AppleTalk network system, which is built into Macintosh computers. LANs are capable of transmitting data at very fast rates, much faster than data can be transmitted over a telephone line; but the distances are limited, and there is also a limit on the number of computers that can be attached to a single LAN.
A data communications network in a limited geographical area. The LAN provides communications between computers and peripherals.
A network of personal computers and peripheral devices configured to share information over a short distance, usually within one building.
A high-speed network that connects a limited number of computers in a small area, generally a building or a couple of buildings.
Local Area Network (LAN) is a computer network typically limited to a small geographic area, usually the same building/plant or floor of a building/plant.
A data communications network, which is geographically limited to an immediate area, usually the same building or floor of a building.
Within a limited geographic area (i.e., an office or a building), a combination of computer hardware and software that interconnects numerous computers and peripherals to provide printing services and communication with and access to shared data. See WAN.
(1) A computer network located on a user's premises within a communication across the LAN boundary may be subject to some form of regulation. (2) A network in which a set of devices are connected to one another for communication and that can be connected to a larger network.
Network that connects computers within a small region, often within one building
a computer network covering a local area, like a home, office or small group of buildings such as a college.
(LAN) A group of computers in an office or building connected to each other by cable. A network computer can access files on other computers in the network or enable others to open and use its files. Printers, modems, and CD_ROM drives are also typically shared peripherals on a network. Back to Top Page
(LAN)—A computer network confined to a relatively small area, usually a business location or a building. Individual LANs can be interconnected into larger networks, or be connected to the Internet. LANs that use Internet protocols (whether or not they're connected to the Internet) are known as intranets.
A network of interconnected workstations sharing the resources of a single processor or server, typically within the area of a small office building.
LAN. A communications network serving users within a limited area, such as one floor of a building. A LAN typically connects multiple personal computers and shared network devices such as storage and printers. Although many technologies exist to implement a LAN, Ethernet is the most common for connecting personal computers.
A local area network (LAN) is a network of connected computers that are all in the same location. House and Senate offices typically maintain at least two LANs, one in Washington and at least one in the district or state. When LANs are connected over distance, they are referred to as a wide area network (WAN).
A data communications system that (a) lies within a limited spatial area, (b) has a specific user group, (c) has a specific topology, and (d) is not a public switched telecommunications network, but may be connected to one. Note 1: LANs are usually restricted to relatively small areas, such as rooms, buildings, ships, and aircraft. Note 2: An interconnection of LANs within a limited geographical area, such as a military base, is commonly referred to as a campus area network. An interconnection of LANs over a city-wide geographical area is commonly called a metropolitan area network (MAN). An interconnection of LANs over large geographical areas, such as nationwide, is commonly called a wide area network (WAN). Note 3: LANs are not subject to public telecommunications regulations.
A system of interconnected computers, usually located within one building.
Linking of workstations, storage units (file servers) and print-out devices (print servers).
Group of computers within a limited geographical area connected by cables to share information and hardware.
(LAN) A group of computers linked together in close proximity such as a building, a suite of offices, or even a single room. Due to the limited size of the network, data is usually transferred rapidly. This arrangement is useful in business for the sharing of information.
A data communications system that allows a number of independent devices to communicate with each other.
A small isolated network at one office or physical location. Most office computers are connected to a LAN, but may also be connected to the Internet or...
A local area network (LAN) is a dedicated network that does not rely on switching and is used to link PCs together. Using a LAN allows people to share data easier and faster. It can be linked through the LAN server to a telecommunications network.
is a computer network (or data communications network) which is confined in a limited geographical area.
a computer network that spans a relatively small area, usually confined to a single building or floor.
A network encompassing a small (office floor or building) area.
A LAN is a computer network that connects workstations and personal computers. It spans a relatively small area such as a single office or building. With LANs, many users can share expensive devices such as laser printers and easily share data.
A network of computers and peripherals that spans a small physical area.
a computer network covering a small local area and likely to be based on switched Ethernet or Wi-Fi technology. Gamers sit in close proximity and play games over the instant speed network.
a group of interconnected computers or devices joined electronically, usually by wiring; may be designated as a subnet of a larger network like UCDNet, and may have its data stream organized or controlled by a local server / computer. LAN's may simply facilitate printer-sharing by several computers, or can be larger-scale conglomerations like the computer classrooms and other groups.
A series of computers connected into a system to allow communication and sharing of peripherals. Usually consists of a file server and one or more workstations.
A data network located on the user's premises which uses serial transmission for direct data communications among devices, such as workstations. In a CallPath Enterprise Client installation, the workstations, Server(s), Archive, and SwitchServer/2 all communicate over the LAN. Host communications may also take place over the LAN.
A collection of many microcomputers in one area connected with a wired media, and usually equipped with some sort of peripherals that the computers share. The basic components of a LAN are the cards that plug into the computer, cabling and network-control hardware; and software.
A data network located on the user's premises in which serial transmission is used for direct data communications among data stations.
A short distance data communications network used to link computers and peripheral devices (such as printers, CD-ROM drives, modems, etc...) under some form of standard control. A local area network allows anyone on the LAN access to databases and programs running on client servers, as well as the ability to send messages to and work jointly with others on the LAN.
Intraoffice communication system used to provide data transmission in addition to voice transmission. A group of nodes (voice or data terminals) interconnected by a series of communications channels; through an assortment of modems, multiplexors, and transmission equipment.
A system or computer network (group of computers and printers) limited to the immediate area, located in one area, same building or floor of a building, usually connected by less than 1,000 feet of cable.
A network in which all computers are physically attached to each other and data are transmitted at high speeds over short distances.
A local area network is a group of computers sharing common lines and resources. Users can share files, applications and data across the network. Return to .
Typically a LAN is used within a single location, building, or set of buildings. It enables communication between computers and the sharing of local resources such as printers, CD readers, databases, and file servers.
Two or more local computers that are physically connected.
A network of computers that are all in the same place, such as an office or building. LANs have become much more common in the past few years as more companies have realized the importance of communication. Some LANs are attached to the Internet, giving each person on the LAN access to Internet resources.
A network that connects computers that are close to each other, usually in the same building, linked by a cable.
A term for the internal network of an organisation, building or home. A LAN is often used as an extension of the Internet, but may also carry other protocols which may be restricted from entering the wider Internet.
Small networks, usually in an office, that connect PCs, printers, and servers together, enabling users to share access to peripherals such as printers and scanners, as well as databases and Internet connections.
the linkage of computers and/or peripherals (e.g., printer) confined to a limited area that may consist of a room, building or campus that allows users to communicate and share information.
A local area network or LAN is a group of computers linked together in the same building or nearby buildings. A LAN enables different users to share files, printers, an Internet connection, a database, applications and other resources. The LAN may have a peer-to-peer or client/server configuration. LANs are becoming increasingly standard in small and large organizations alike. Source: TechSoup.org
A local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment to create a communication system between offices.
A data communication network connecting computers, printers, terminals, workstations, storage devices, and other devices, usually in a limited geographical area.
A more-or-less self-contained network of interconnected computers (that may connect to the Internet), usually in a single office or building.
Used to link computers and other devices, such as printers and faxes, a LAN enables computers to share files and resources.
A collection of networked equipment (e.g., computers, printers, etc.) and associated networking equipment (hubs, switches, etc.). There are several definitions of the term, depending on the context of its use: physical LAN - the set of networked and networking devices on the same physical ethernet segment which are bounded by a router that is connected to the campus FDDI backbone. departmental LAN - the set of networked devices (but not networking devices such as hubs) owned and managed by a UC Berkeley department. virtual LAN - the set of networked devices bounded by a logical or software emulated ethernet segment. Note that a departmental LAN can be made of more than one physical LAN, a physical LAN can host more than one departmental LAN, and a virtual LAN can even extend beyond the UC Berkeley campus network.
A high-speed, privately owned computer network covering a limited geographical area, such as an office or a building. The benefits include the sharing of Internet access, files, and equipment such as printers and storage devices. Wireless LANs use wireless communications in a home or office to network all PCs together.
(abbreviation: LAN) A group of computers at a single location (usually an office or home) that are connected by phone lines or coaxial cable.
An assembly of computing resources (such as PC's, printers, minicomputers and mainframes) linked by a common transmission medium, such as coaxial cable. Usually a LAN exists to serve a particular location, yet can be multi-location, or global in scope.
(LAN) Any network linking two or more computers and devices within a limited geographical area.
A Local Area Network, or LAN, is a group of computers and other devices that are connected together in order to share files, printers, and other services such as Internet access.
A network of computers local to an organization, typically high speed (such as 10 Base-T Ethernet, FDDI, Token Ring, and so forth), and typically in close proximity. See also intranet.
( LAN) A LAN is a system linking computers within a building or within one organization. Computers that are part of a Local Area Network can all share information from a central source.
a group of computers, usually all in the same room or building, connected for the purpose of sharing files, exchanging email, and collaboration.
A computer network that covers a relatively small area (home or office). Typically, LANs are created using Wi-Fi technology.
A data communications network that is geographically limited (typically to a 1 km radius) allowing easy interconnection of terminals, microprocessors and computers within adjacent buildings.
LANs are typically high speed networks that connect computers, printers and other network devices together.
Networks make sharing of data and equipment resources possible by connecting computers and other data devices to a single host. LANs can be very economical and efficient in a multi-user environment.
1. A computer network location on a user's premises within a limited geographical area. 2. A network in which a set of devices are connected to one another for communication and that can be connected to a larger network. 3. (IRM) A computer network that links multiple workstations and other devices in a limited area, typically with a local geographic area.
A group of computers connected by a communications link, which enables any computer to interact with any other on the network.
A linked system of computers, printers, and file servers that serve a company or office at a single location. Wide-Area Networks (WANs) offer data transmission to a number of locations.
A network of computers within short distances of one another, such as within an organization.
Two or more personal computers or workstations, usually in a common office area, physically linked together by a common file server.
A data communication system allowing a number of devices to communicate directly with each other, within a moderately sized geographic area over a physical communication channel of moderate data rates. (1)
A Local Area Network is the industry term for a network confined to a single geographic location. For instance, both a home network and a company's network are considered LANs.
A network of computers and devices tied together for the sharing of data within a limited area. LAN coverage may include offices, buildings, or groups of buildings in a confined area such as a small college or work campus.
Local computer communications network within a building or office complex.
A network of computers in a confined area, such as a room or a building. A LAN accessed with internet technologies can be considered an intranet. Typically LAN's operate at what is considered to be a high bandwidth speed.
A data communications network that links together computers and Peripherals to serve users within a confined area. Close Window
A direct connection of computers by some type of cable.
A non-public data communications network confined to a limited geographic area (usually within a few miles), used to provide communication between computers and peripherals. The area served may consist of a single building, a cluster of buildings, or a campus-type arrangement. It is owned by its user, includes some type of switching technology and does not use common carrier circuits - although it may have gateways or bridges to other public or private networks.
A technique by which many computers in the same physical location can be linked together to communicate or share resources. LANs may be linked to the internet, or they may be self-contained.
A computer network that connects workstations and personal computers for the purpose of sharing resources. Computers on a LAN can exchange files with each other and share common hardware, such as printers and modems. The computers on a LAN are typically joined by a single transmission cable and are located within a small area. A LAN is usually contained within one building. LANs can in turn be connected to the Internet or to other LANs.
Two or more computers connected at one location.
A network covering a relatively small geographic area (usually not larger than a floor or small building). Compared to WANs, LANs are usually characterized by relatively high data rates.
(LAN) A group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications network within a small geographic area (for example, an office building or home).
Most LANs run either an Ethernet network, which has a bandwidth of 10 Mbps, or Fast Ethernet, which operates at 100 Mbps.
a system of direct interconnection of multiple computers that enables them to exchange information and share resources such as printers, modems, and other devices. Typically, a LAN requires the expense of installing specialized hardware such as cabling, network adapters for each computers, "hubs" for combining connections, etc. Most LANs use the Ethernet protocol with networking software from Novell and/or Microsoft. When the geographic size of the network makes direct cabling impractical, a different approach is used to construct a wide area network (WAN).
(LAN) A computer network limited to the immediate area, usually the same building or floor of the building.
A variable-sized communications network placed in one location. LAN connects servers, PCs, workstations, a network operating system, access methods, and communications software and links.
A data communication network serving a limited area such as a building or factory site.
A (usually wired or cabled) computer to computer data communications network.
A short distance data communications network (typically within a building or campus) used to link computers and peripheral devices (such as printers, CD-ROMs, modems) under some form of standard control.
A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network that connects computers, printers and perhaps other devices within a department, building or house. This is generally a fairly simple network, although they can grow fairly large.
The connection of multiple computers within a building, so that they can share information, applications and peripherals. See Wide Area Network.
A data communications network spanning a limited geographical area, usually within a single facility or campus.
A LAN is a network in one location. The network lets users at that location share files, printers and other services. See WAN.
A number of computers which are connected together in order to share information and/or resources such as disk drives and printers. LAN's usually include computers which are located physically close together such as in the same room or building. David logged onto the LAN in the physics department to download meteorological documents stored in the department's file server.
A data communication network intended to allow several computers, connected through one computer within a limited geographic area, to share data and software. (1)
A communication network that serves users within a defined geographical area. The benefits include the sharing of Internet access, files, and equipment, such as printers and storage devices. Special network cabling (100/10BaseT) is often used to connect the PCs together.
A data communications system confined to a limited geographic area with moderate to high data rates (100 Kbps to 50Mbps). The area served may consist of a single building, a cluster of buildings or a campus-type arrangement. The network uses some type of switching technology, and does not use common carrier circuits - although it may have gateways or bridges to other public or private networks.
A data network intended to serve an area of only a few squarekilometers or less. Because the network is known to cover only asmall area, optimizations can be made in the network signalprotocols that permit data rates up to 100Mb/s. See also:Ethernet, Fiber Distributed Data Interface, token ring, Wide AreaNetwork.[Source: NNSC] Logical Link Control (LLC)
Network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as a home, school computer laboratory, office building, or closely positioned group of buildings. 1.16, 1.33, 9.12- 14 client/server, 9.14 peer-to-peer, 9.13 powerline, 9.22 topologies, 9.18-19 wireless, 9.12, 9.36
Two or more computers linked together for the purpose of sharing resources, such as files, programs and printers.
also known as LAN – some modern air conditioning systems are now controlled remotely over a digital network, enabling monitoring and maintenance of the environment throughout entire buildings
A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. It is made up of servers, workstations, a network operating system, and a communications link. Contrast with MAN, WAN.
Local Area Network (LAN) is a computer network that spans a relatively small area.
A LAN is a collection of computing equipment at a single location (e.g., an office building or campus) that communicate with each other to share resources and information, such as disk storage and files, printers, and email. See also WAN.
LAN exists as a premises high-speed (generally in the range of around 10 Mbps) data communications system. Within this all segments of the medium used for transmission (this is typically coaxial cable, or twisted pair or optical fiber) and are contained within a campus or office environment.
(LAN) - A group of computers joined with cables and software, allowing hard disks and other devices to be shared among many users. A computer network limited to an immediate area, usually the same building or just a floor of a building.
A communications network within a limited physical area (up to about 6 miles or 10 kilometers) that provides high-speed (over 1-Mbps) data transmission. The three basic components of a LAN are the boards that plug into each computer to connect it to the network, cabling, and server hardware and software for network control.
A system of hardware, software, and communications channels that connects devices on the local premises. (Contrast with wide area network.)
communications system linking computers within a restricted geographical area such as a building or campus. This also allows computers to share information and resources.
A system of network software and hardware components used to connect a group of end stations by means of a wire cable or fiber-optic link. A single LAN segment connects from one to several hundred-end stations, usually in the same building. A large organization may have as many as 1,000 or more LAN segments and tens of thousands of end stations.
A network based upon on physical network technology that is designed to span distances of up to a few thousand metres.( Computer Networks - A Systems Approach, Larry Peterson & Bruce Davie, Morgan Kaufman, 1996) See also ISDN, Wide Area Network. Model Map A data file containing pairs of enumerations and model file names:# Model Map # ========= 1 1 225 1 1 -1 0 "land\challenger2.rbs" 1 1 225 2 4 0 0 "land\warrior.rbs" 1 1 225 2 3 0 0 "land\afv432.rbs" 1 1 222 1 1 -1 0 "land\t80.rbs" 1 1 222 2 1 0 0 "land\bmp2.rbs" 1 1 222 4 18 0 0 "land\2s6.rbs" 1 1 224 7 -1 -1 -1 "land\truck.rbs" See also Enumeration.
Often abbreviated LAN. Two or more computers connected together via network cables. A Windows for Workgroups setup is a typical local area network. Next Column Continue ~ E-Mail Us:
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The networking of computers that permits a number of operators in a building or area to communicate and to share such devices as memory storage units or printers.
A baseband or broadband interactive bi-directional communication systems for voice, video or data use on a common cable medium.
A geographically limited network interconnecting electronic equipment.
Computers and other devices dispersed over a relatively limited area, commonly within one building, and connected by a communications link that enables any device to interact with any other on the network. LANs commonly include PCs and shared resources such as laser printers and large hard disks. The devices on a LAN are known as nodes, and the nodes are connected by cables through which messages are transmitted.
A self-contained group of computers and communications devices (such as modems, routers, servers, and repeaters) that offers a high-speed, reliable communications channel. LANs span a limited distance such as a building or group of buildings, but can be connected to wide area networks (WANs) with gateways. Contrast with wide area network (WAN).
(1.) A network in which communications are limited to a moderate-sized geographic area (1 to 10 km) such as a single office building, warehouse, or campus. A local network services a facility without the use of common carrier facilities, although they may be interconnected using common carriers. A local network depends upon a communications medium capable of moderate to high data rate (1 to 20 M bytes per second), and normally operates with a consistently low error rate. (2.) A data network in which serial transmission is used for direct data communication among data stations.
A local area network (LAN) is a computer network covering a small geographic area, like a home, office, or group of buildings.http://www.redhat.com/docs/glossary/index.html#L Red Hat glossary Current LANs are most likely to be based on switched IEEE 802.3 Ethernet technology, running at 10, 100 or 1,000 Mbit/s, or on IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi technology. Each node or computer in the LAN has its own computing power but it can also access other devices on the LAN subject to the permissions it has been allowed.