n. In an internet, the portion of a network that is physically connected to the local host without intermediate gateways or routers.

a great place for viruses to spread, and on any Wi-Fi or Ethernet network, whether it has encryption enabled or not, all of your peers are as likely to infect you as you are them

a network that does not extend beyond routers or gateways

A distribution network, owned by a lines company, and connected to the grid, which serves a local area down to the residential level. Local networks typically operate at between 33 kV and 400 kV, the latter being the supply voltage for a typical residential street.

A localised network of computers, usually not accessible by computers outside its own network.

The network to which a node is directly attached.

One of several short-distance data communications schemes typified by common use of a transmission medium by many devices and high-data speeds. Also called a Local Area Network, or LAN.

The lines and substations used by distributors to transport electricity from grid exit points (GXPs) to points of connection with consumers.

A network directly attached to a host or gateway.