local area network

== English == === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈləʊklˌɛːɹɪəˌnɛtwəːk/ === Noun === local area network (plural local area networks) (computing) An interconnection of computers that are in relatively close proximity to each other, such as within a building. Synonym: LAN Antonyms: WAN, wide area network Hypernyms: network, computer network < network Coordinate terms: PAN, personal area network, WPAN (computing) A network on which all devices communicate using OSI model device layer addressing. (Internet) A network on which all communication is delivered by way of MAC addresses and that is not routed. ==== Usage notes ==== (communication by way of MAC address) This is the technically correct sense of the term in an internetworking context. ==== Synonyms ==== LAN ==== Coordinate terms ==== wide area network, metropolitan area network, campus area network, personal area network, storage area network ==== Related terms ==== LAN party MAN Metropolitan Area Network network wide area network ==== Translations ==== === See also === (Internet) ARP