acronym for "Local Area Network", as contrasted with a WAN, or Wide Area Network. An interconnection of computers that are in relatively close proximity to each other, such as within a building
A LAN connects all of the computers in our office.
A network on which all devices communicate using OSI model device layer addressing; A network on which all communication is delivered by way of MAC address. A network which is not routed
{i} communications network which connects computers that are located in close proximity (commonly used in offices, small companies, etc.)
A LAN is a group of personal computers and associated equipment that are linked by cable, for example in an office building, and that share a communications line. LAN is an abbreviation for `local area network'. You can take part in multiplayer games either on a LAN network or via the internet. n. A system that links together electronic office equipment, such as computers and word processors, and forms a network within an office or building. local area network a system that connects computers to each other within a building or organization so that people can use and work on the same information. Lan chou Lan Na Lan Sang Lan Chang Lan Xang Lan Ts'ang Chiang