Short for local area network, a LAN has networking equipment or computers in close proximity to each other, capable of communicating, sharing resources and information. For example, most home and business networks are on a LAN.
Computer acronyms, HAN, LAN port, Local, MAN, Network, Network terms, Ring topology, WAN
If a network is at more than one location or across a wide area it’s considered a WAN.
Related information
- How to set up a home network.
- Network and network card help and support.
