Abstract
A local area network (LAN) is a collection of computers within a single office or building that connect to a common electronic connection — commonly known as a network backbone. A LAN can be connected to other networks either directly or through a WAN, as shown in Figure 2.1
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution.
Buying options
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Learn about institutional subscriptionsPreview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1996 Chapman & Hall
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Buchanan, W. (1996). Data communications models, networks and standards. In: Applied Data Communications and Networks. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1207-9_2
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1207-9_2
Publisher Name: Springer, Boston, MA
Print ISBN: 978-0-412-75430-2
Online ISBN: 978-1-4613-1207-9
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive