A Local Area Network (LAN) comprises cables, access points, switches, routers, and other components. It enables devices to connect to internal servers, web servers, and other LANs via wide area networks. The rise of virtualization fueled the development of virtual LANs enabled network administrators to logically group network nodes and partitioning their network without major infrastructure changes.

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Your devices can use a single Internet connection to share files with one another, connect to shared printers, as well as gain access and control.

Not only corporate businesses and education providers are using LAN today. Local businesses such as restaurants, cafés, and boutiques are also connected with LAN. Wireless connectivity has also expanded broadly in the types of devices that can be connected to a LAN. Almost everything imaginable can be connected. From PCs, printers, and phones to our daily living appliances i.e. TVs, stereos, speakers, lighting, thermostats, and even door locks and security cameras.