Local Area Network (LAN)

LAN stands for Local Area Network. A LAN is an interconnection of computers and associated peripherals as well as to the communications system that allow users to access and share resources with other users.
Text, images, audio, full motion video, fax and many other value added services an now be shared over the LAN. The exact number of benefits accurable from networks cannot be enumerated easily in terms of monetary benefit.
In order to understand the LAN system, one must first become familiar with the basic terminology and concepts.

The most common terms and conepts that are specific to LAN are as follows :

• LAN transmission media
• LAN technology and toplogy
• Network protocols
• Network management
• LAN applications
• LAN networking devices