A local-area network (LAN) connects the computer hardware in a localized area such as an office or home. Typically, LANs use wired connections to link the computers to each other and to a variety of peripheral devices such as printers. read more
Uses of Computer Networks. The computer networks are playing an important role in providing services to large organizations as well as to the individual common man. Service Provided by the Network for Companies: • Many organizations have a large number of computers in operation. read more
A local area network may serve as few as two or three users (for example, in a small-office network) or several hundred users in a larger office. LAN networking comprises cables, switches, routers and other components that let users connect to internal servers, websites and other LANs via wide area networks. read more