Network basics, The solution: a local area network – HP Jetdirect 280m 802.11b Wireless Print Server User Manual

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Network Basics

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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