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An introduction to Local Area Network (LAN)
Local area networks can be categorised into Client-server LAN, Peer to peer (P2P) LAN, and Token ring LAN.
Headline
Local area networks can be categorised into Client-server LAN, Peer to peer (P2P) LAN, and Token ring LAN.
Context
OUR TAKE In the past, traditional methods such as USB were frequently used to send documents. Despite its security, its transmission speed was lagging behind users’ needs nowadays. The emergence of LAN, however, complements them and provides us with an easier and faster alternative. –Audrey Huang, BTW reporter This article will introduce LAN’s definition, types and benefits.
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Analysis
A local area network ( LAN ) refers to a connected environment spanning one or more buildings – typically in a one-kilometre radius – that links computing devices within close proximity of each other by using ethernet and Wi-Fi technology. LAN is among the most basic components of the global networked landscape, both at consumer and enterprise levels. Also read: Private wireless network vs WIFI Also read: Private wireless networks: Ownership, spectrum, and uses Local area networks can be categorised based on the types of devices they connect, the design of the underlying architecture, and the medium used. There’s also an emerging LAN market that’s native to the cloud era.
Key Points
- A local area network (LAN) refers to a connected environment spanning one or more buildings that links computing devices within close proximity of each other.
- Local area networks can be categorised into Client-server LAN, Peer to peer (P2P) LAN, and Token ring LAN.
- LANs allow us to share resources and provide us with greater control over access permissions and security settings.
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