local area network
noun/ˈləʊklˌɛːɹɪəˌnɛtwəːk/
1
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences An interconnection of computers that are in relatively close proximity to each other, such as within a building.
- A local area network connects all of the computers in our office.
2
Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences A network on which all devices communicate using OSI model device layer addressing.
3
Internet A network on which all communication is delivered by way of MAC addresses and that is not routed.
- Synonyms
- LAN
- Related terms
- LAN party, MAN, Metropolitan Area Network, network, wide area network, ARP
- Coordinate terms
- wide area network, metropolitan area network, campus area network, personal area network, storage area network