가정, 사무실, 학교 건물 등 비교적 가까운 거리에 있는 컴퓨터와 주변 장치들을 연결하여 데이터를 주고받는 통신망.
A local area network; a system for connecting computers and other devices within a small geographical area.
예문:
"The office LAN was upgraded last week to improve data transfer speeds."
"Ensure that your printer is connected to the same LAN as your computer."
"Gaming enthusiasts often set up a private LAN for low-latency multiplayer matches."