LAN

LAN (Local Area Network) is the network with the shortest range. This network connection is mostly used for houses and other similar buildings.

A LAN can also be wireless (WLAN). WLAN stands for Wireless Local Area Network, and with it a person can use the internet from anywhere in the network, even if the computer is not connected by cords, such as a laptop. Most laptops have the ability to be used by means of a WLAN.