LAN port

Ethernet cable receptor

A LAN port is a socket on a computer, router, or other device that accepts an Ethernet cable for connecting to a local area network.

Most computers have at least one LAN port for wired internet access: The WiFi wasn't working, so I plugged directly into the LAN port.

Also called an Ethernet port.

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socket · jack · connection · plug and play · gigabit · broadband · modem · plug · wired · hub · data · internet · patch · connector · wired connection · firewall · bandwidth · desktop

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Wireless network standard

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