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Local Area Network
A LAN is a group of computers, printers and other interconnected devices.
Characteristics of a LAN include:
1. Limited geographic operation
2. High speed data transfer rates
3. Full time connectivity to local services
4. Generally lower in cost than a WAN
Major LAN Issues
Two major issues when designing and implementing a LAN include:
1. Distance
2. Cost
LAN Transmission Methods
LAN transmission methods fall into 3 main categories:
Unicast transmission
Multicast transmission
Broadcast transmission
Unicast transmission
Multicast transmission
Broadcast transmission

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