DEFINITION :
A local area network (LAN) is a network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area (within the same building) such as a home, school computer lab and office building.

 





MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF LOCAL AREA NETWORK ( LAN ).

Areas of coverage : LANs located in a limited geographical area (within the same building) such as a home, school computer laboratory, office building.

Ownership : LANs are owned and operated by individual organizations.

TYPES OF LOCAL AREA NETWORK.

PERSONAL AREA NETWORK

A wireless network that works within a very small area.


HOME AREA NETWORK

A network for homes allowing different computer to
share resources, including a common 
internet connnection.



ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF LOCAL AREA
 NETWORK ( LAN ).
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
- All the users work can be stored in a central place.
- Hardware and software can be shared.
- Virus can spread easily.
- As data is shared there is a greater need for security.