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Network, Local Area Network (LAN), Access the Internet
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Network A computer network provides connectivity between your computer and the Internet, another computer, or a peripheral such as a printer. For example, with a network set up in a home or small office, you can: • Print to a shared printer • Access drives and files on another computer • Share files • Browse other networks • Access the Internet You can set up a local area network (LAN) using a broadband modem and network cables, or you can set up a wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wireless router or access point. Network Connections Wizard guides you through the process of setting up a computer network and connecting to other networks. For more information, see Setting Up Your Network. Local Area Network (LAN) LAN connects two or more computers with each other through a network cable connected to each computer. This type of computer network generally covers a small area. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to form a wide area network (WAN). Network 99