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VLAN (virtual LAN)

A virtual LAN (VLAN) is a logical overlay network that groups together a subset of devices that share a physical LAN, isolating the traffic for each group. Read Full Definition

local area network (LAN)

A local area network (LAN) is a group of computers and peripheral devices that are connected together within a distinct geographic area, such as an office building or campus. Read Full Definition

VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN)

Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) is a proposed Layer 3 encapsulation protocol that will make it easier for network engineers to scale out a cloud computing environment while logically isolating cloud apps and tenants... Read Full Definition

campus network

A campus network is a proprietary local area network (LAN) or set of interconnected LANs serving a corporation, government agency, university or similar organization. Read Full Definition

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patch panel

A patch panel in a local area network (LAN) is a mounted hardware assembly that contains ports that are used to connect and manage incoming and outgoing LAN cables. Read Full Definition

Ethernet

Ethernet is the traditional technology for connecting devices in a wired local area network (LAN) or wide area network. Read Full Definition

network drive

A network drive is a shared storage device on a local area network (LAN) within a business or home. Read Full Definition

WAN (wide area network)

A wide area network (WAN) is a geographically distributed private telecommunications network that interconnects multiple local area networks (LANs). Read Full Definition

unshielded twisted pair (UTP)

Unshielded twisted pair (UTP) is a ubiquitous type of copper cabling used in telephone wiring and local area networks (LANs). Read Full Definition

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Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP)

Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) is a protocol a physical machine in a local area network (LAN) can use to request its IP address. Read Full Definition

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