Local-area networks (LANs)
This page will explain the features and benefits of LANs.
LANs consist of the following components:
Computers
Network interface cards
Peripheral devices
Networking media
Network devices
LANs allow businesses to locally share computer files and printers efficiently and make internal communications possible. A good example of this technology is e-mail. LANs manage data, local communications, and computing equipment.
Some common LAN technologies include the following:
Ethernet
Token Ring
FDDI