Local Area Network (LAN)

LAN is the abbreviation for Local Area Network and means "local network". As a network, the LAN extends only over a limited space, for example a single building. Several devices such as printers, PCs and servers are connected to a LAN. Via the local network, all devices connected to the network can connect to each other and use services provided via the LAN. LAN networks are usually connected by twisted pair cables. The LAN differs from the WAN (Wide Area Network) in that the Wide Area Network connects devices over a larger spatial distance.