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Local Area Networking

Local Area Networking

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What is Local Area Networking?

Local Area Networking (LAN) refers to a network that connects computers and devices in a limited geographical area, such as a home, school, office building, or small group of buildings. LANs enable resource sharing (e.g., printers, files, internet access), communication, and collaboration among connected devices. They commonly use technologies like Ethernet and Wi-Fi.

What other technologies are related to Local Area Networking?

Local Area Networking Competitor Technologies

WAN is used to connect networks over a large geographical area, while LAN connects devices in a limited area, making them alternatives for certain use cases.
mentioned alongside Local Area Networking in 27% (63) of relevant job posts
Fibre Channel is a competing technology for high-speed data transfer, especially in storage networks, offering an alternative to Ethernet.
mentioned alongside Local Area Networking in 5% (181) of relevant job posts

Local Area Networking Complementary Technologies

iSCSI uses TCP/IP over LAN to provide block-level access to storage devices, complementing LAN technologies.
mentioned alongside Local Area Networking in 2% (183) of relevant job posts
NAS devices connect to a LAN to provide file-based data storage, working with LAN technologies like Ethernet and TCP/IP.
mentioned alongside Local Area Networking in 1% (189) of relevant job posts
NFS is a network file system protocol often used over LANs to share files between devices, complementing LAN technologies.
mentioned alongside Local Area Networking in 1% (171) of relevant job posts

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