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Network basics, The solution: a local area network – HP Jetdirect 175x Print Server series User Manual

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NETWORKS

The solution: a local

area network

A local area network (or LAN)
provides connections that tie the
computers together and allow
them to communicate. (The most
common type of local area
network may also be referred to
as an Ethernet LAN or an
Ethernet.)

Local area networks can be
either wired (as shown here) or
wireless. We will look at the
different types in the next few
pages.

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