LAN (Local Area Network)
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A LAN, which stands for Local Area Network.
It's LAN.
It's called LAN.
A local area network (LAN) exists in a house or a university campus, while a wide area network (WAN) exists over many office buildings separated by a vast distance. The office buildings in a WAN may be in different countries or even continents. For example, the headquarters building may be in the USA, the regional office building may be in the UK, and the branch office building may be in India. The workers in the three buildings use WAN to collaborate with each other. The Internet can also be considered as a WAN.
The term "geographical area" is somewhat ambiguous. Generally speaking, there are 4 types of networks PAN (Personal Area Network), covers a short range, perhaps 20 foot diameter. This is what a bluetooth network usually is. LAN (Local Area Network), covers a building, and perhaps nearby buildings. A common stand alone office network is one of these. MAN (Metropolitan Area Network), covers a wider area then a LAN, but less then a WAN. This is not a very common term, but is usually something along the lines of a business that has two buildings in the same city, but not very close to each other. WAN (Wide Area Network), any large network span. The internet itself is a form of WAN.
Office space in Glasgow can be found in an office building. Speak to owners of office buildings about the possibility of renting some of the unused space in their building.
Office building images can be viewed at many places. Stock Foto is one site that has many images. Instagram and Think Stock Photos also have images of office buildings.
a person or device that controls a building or buildings at such a place like an office
Some famous buildings in South Korea include the Northeast Asia Trade Tower which is the tallest building in South Korea and the Three IFC Office Tower. Another famous building is the 63 Building.
A home area network is a version of a local area network, but is restricted to a smaller area which is typically just one dwelling. A local area network is a similarly small area network but may be larger to encompass a few buildings such as office premises or a school with several buildings.
Generally its the older commercial building that have the Roman or Greek architecture. These could be banks, board of trade buildings, or any building that has to do with commerce or finances. (The modern buildings tend to be steel and glass). Roman touches can be seen in the atria of office buildings, waiting rooms or reception areas.
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Yes. Line of sight issues are a concern insdide a building, just as they are outside a building.
Ed San Luis has written: 'Office and office building security' -- subject(s): Crime prevention, Office buildings, Offices, Security measures