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local area network Definition

local area network

noun

a computer network (sense ) within a small area or within a common environment, as one within a building or one connecting offices on separate floors

Local Area Network (LAN) Hacker Definition
A computer network contained in one or more buildings that are physically close to one another.

See Also: Computer; Network.

local area network (LAN) Telecom Definition
See LAN.