Networking Basics

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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