Local area network

noun

Definitions

1.nounAn interconnection of computers that are in relatively close proximity to each other, such as within a building.

"A Local Area Network connects all of the computers in our office."

2.nounA network on which all devices communicate using OSI model device layer addressing.

3.nounA network on which all communication is delivered by way of MAC addresses and that is not routed.

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