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What is Local Area Network (LAN)?

What is Local Area Network (LAN)?
Also known as Local Area Connection. It is a structure that consists of connecting devices that are close to each other in location, such as the same room, building or region, with the same communication line. Through this structure, different devices can use the same resources together (such as accessing a printer by more than one computer), and can exchange data through different protocols.

LAN Features and Benefits
This system, which serves in many areas, has many advantages and features. At the beginning of these, it can be shown that it creates a shared file environment and thus strengthens the communication between devices. In addition, thanks to the server set up by the file media, data from one computer is transmitted to the other computer in a fast and practical way. This system, which prevents time loss and network delays, is especially useful in large companies. Data transmission can be provided not only between computers, but also with printers. In this way, the desired output can be transferred from the computer in seconds and can be output from the printer. Another advantage is in online games. In these games where more than one person connects at the same time, negativities such as network delay, loading error, increased ping values ​​can be eliminated thanks to a strong LAN connection. Thanks to the common network, it is possible to comfortably play online games at the same time.

In order for all these services to run smoothly, computers and the devices used must be physically close to each other. Connections cannot work efficiently at long distances and can lead to negativities. You do not need to install any program to establish a LAN connection on your computer, there are ready-made infrastructures in operating systems such as Windows. In case of any problem, we recommend that you contact the expert technicians and talk to the support units.