LAN (Local Area Network)

A network that covers a limited distance (such as a single building or facility) to allow computers to share information and resources.

How To Create Local Area Networks (LAN)

Types of Networks

Networks can be classified as follows:

1. Local Area Network (LAN)
2. Wide Area Network (WAN)
3. Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Local Area Network (LAN)

If a network is confined to a single location, typically one building or complex, it is called a Local Area Network (LAN). The maximum distance from one end of a network to another is usually limited by the signal strength or the network system's built-in time limit for sending and receiving messages through a physical connection, such as a cable.