Example of LAN

In this tutorial, we are going to see some example of LAN(Local Area Network) in real life. LAN is a set of computers belonging to the same organization and linked together in a small geographical area by a network, often using the same technology (the most common is Ethernet).
 

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It is possible to distinguish two modes of operation:

• in a “peer to peer” environment, in which there is no central computer and each computer has a similar role
• in a “client/server” environment, in which a central computer provides network services to users

 

Examples of LAN:

LAN allows devices to communicate with each other. Thanks to this network that an employee can access, for example, from his computer, files stored on a common server,
 

 
Or print files via the office printer.
 

 
But all these computer or IP terminals must be connected to each other.
 
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