{"id":120276,"date":"2025-01-23T13:32:32","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T18:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/?post_type=it-index&p=120276"},"modified":"2025-02-14T17:34:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T22:34:16","slug":"what-is-a-local-area-network-lan","status":"publish","type":"it-index","link":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/it-index\/what-is-a-local-area-network-lan","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Local Area Network (LAN)?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
A Local Area Network (LAN)<\/strong> is foundational to modern computing environments. This article will explore everything you need to know about LANs, including their purpose, components, types, benefits, and challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A LAN<\/strong> is a network that interconnects devices\u2014such as computers, printers, and servers\u2014within a confined area like an office, home, or campus. LANs enable devices to share information, resources, and internet access without the need for them to be individually connected to an external network.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDefinition and Core Concepts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How LANs Differ from Other Network Types<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Key Characteristics of LANs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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