LAN | Local Area Network

At this time I will posting about the definition of a network that this time I learned about in school, that is, a local area network or LAN is a computer network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area such as homes, schools, computer labs or office buildings. Defining characteristics of LANs, in contrast to the wide area network WAN networks, including those usually higher data transfer rates, smaller geographic areas, and lack of need for channel

leased telecommunications. ARCnet, Token Ring and other technology standards have been used in the past, but Ethernet over twisted pair cabling, and Wi-Fi are the two most common technologies currently used.