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local area networks  

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  • A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers linked together over a relatively small area, generally within a business, institution, or residence; essentially, a LAN connects computers at high data speeds within one building or among a group of adjacent buildings. Users on a LAN can share files from computer to computer, tap into shared databases, and share expensive peripheral resources such as laser printers. [Source: Encyclopedia of New Media; Local Area Network]

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