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GCSE Computer Science · key term
A network connecting devices over a relatively small geographical area, such as a home, school or office.
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Paper 1
Revise: LAN HardwareConnecting computers into a local area network (LAN) allows them to exchange data and share resources, such as a printer or files. A LAN covers a relatively small geographical area, such as a school or office.
A wireless device still needs a NIC. The NIC is in the device; the wireless access point provides its connection to the LAN.
A LAN can share local resources without an internet connection. A router is needed when connecting it to another network.
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