local network
Small-scale computing cluster
A local network is a system of interconnected computers and devices within a limited area—a home, office, or building.
The term usually refers to a LAN (local area network), allowing connected devices to share files, printers, and internet access.
The office local network went down during the storm.
Contrasts with wide area networks that span greater distances.
- community hubShared local gathering space
- EthernetWired network standard
- LANLocalized computer linkage
- Wi-FiWireless network standard
- team collaborationJoint effort among colleagues
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local networkwide area network
Geographically dispersed computer linkage
WAN · global network · MAN · cloud network · World Wide Web
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