A data network intended to serve an area of only a few square kilometres or less. Because the network is known to cover only a small area, optimisations can be made in the network signal protocols that permit data rates up to 1000Mb/s.
A high speed transmission network (Mb/s) in which all segments of the transmission are situated in an office, building or campus environment. The network is owned by the user organization.
a data communications network which is geographically limited (typically to a 1 km radius) allowing easy interconnection of terminals, microprocessors and computers within adjacent buildings. Ethernet and FDDI are examples of standard LANs.
A medium-range network connecting computers and peripherals within a building or site.
A computer network of devices connected within a limited geographical area for communication and which can be connected to a larger network.