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Visual Networking Overview - Local Area Networks
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A Local Area Network (LAN) with Printer
Example of a local area network (LAN)
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This diagram illustrates a typical local area network (LAN) environment. Local area networks often feature a group of computers located in a home, school, or part of an office building. Like a simple network, computers on a LAN share files and printers. Computers on one LAN can also can share connections with other LANs and with the Internet.
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