local area network
nounDefinition of local area network
: a network of personal computers in a small area (such as an office) for sharing resources (such as a printer) or exchanging data
— called also LAN
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Basically, Oppo devices will be able to create ad hoc local area networks across a wide area and communicate directly to each other without the need for base stations. — Sam Byford, The Verge, "Oppo’s MeshTalk lets you call and chat without Wi-Fi or cellular networks," 26 June 2019 The standards are organized into groups; IEEE 802 covers all local area network standards. — Peter Bright, Ars Technica, "Wi-Fi branding to get a lot simpler with upcoming “Wi-Fi 6”," 3 Oct. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'local area network.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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