The purpose of Local Area Networks (LAN) is to connect computers in the nearby area. This is often used in places such as schools, a laboratory or at home, for example.
Yvonne Collier has written: 'Local area networks' -- subject(s): Directories, Local area networks (Computer networks), Local area networks industry
Wide area networks can consist of many local area networks, but it is possible for a wide area network to be a single network.
Local area networks use short-haul applications
i have no freakin idea u but face
It appears as though you are talking about subnetting.
Patrick H. Corrigan has written: 'Building local area networks with Novell's NetWare versions 2.2 to 3.x' -- subject(s): Local area networks (Computer networks), NetWare 'Backing up NetWare LANs' -- subject(s): Computer programs, Local area networks (Computer networks), NetWare 'Building local area networks with Novell's NetWare, versions 2.2 and 3.x' -- subject(s): Protected DAISY 'LAN disaster prevention and recovery' -- subject(s): Local area networks (Computer networks), Maintenance and repair, Security measures
Local area networks reside mostly in offices, work areas, classrooms, one building, or within several buildings
Harald Kurreck has written: 'Der Bedarf an optischen Local Area Networks 1986-1995' -- subject(s): Fiber optics, Local area networks (Computer networks)
WLANs are wireless local area networks
A local area network (LAN) supplies networking capability to a group of computers in close proximity to each other such as in an office building, a school, or a home. A LAN is useful for sharing resources. A WAN spans a large geographic area, such as a state, province or country. WANs often connect multiple smaller networks, such as local area networks (LANs) or metro area networks (MANs).
Dongtai Liu has written: 'OptoNet- a non-directional infrared communication link for local area networks' -- subject(s): Optical communications, Local area networks (Computer networks)
Philip Hunter has written: 'Network operating systems' -- subject(s): Computer networks, Operating systems (Computers), Software 'Local Area Networks' -- subject(s): Local area networks (Computer networks), Miscellanea, Design