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Local Area Network (LAN) : LAN is a network that connects computers and devices in limited geographical area (within the same
                                              builiding) such as home computer lab and office.


                              

Type of Local Area Network (LAN)



                        Personal Area Network (PAN)                                                    Home Area Network (HAN)
          *PAN is a type of wireless network that works within                        *HAN is a type of network for homes allowing different
            a very small area .(your immediate surrounding)                                 computers to share resources, including a common internet
                                                                                                                     connection

                                                                    


                                            


                                                                       Advantages & Disadvantages of LANs
 Advantages
  •  Hardware and software can be shared.
  • All the users work can be stored in a central place.
  • Data can be shared because database file stored in the server are available to users around the network.
 Disadvantages
        
  • Printing can be slow, long print queues may develop.
  • A virus can spread more easily.
  • As data is shared there is greater need for security.