5. LAN Summary
Characteristics of a LAN |
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| Computers and networked devices are in the local vicinity - building or campus |
| Each machine has either a network card if hard-wired or a wireless card to connect to a wireless access point |
| LAN usually have peripherals that can be shared such as printers |
| A switch or hub connects the machines |
| LANs are designed to allow sharing of data and files |
| LANs allow applications to be run directly from a server |
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