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LAN (Local Area Network)
A Local Area Network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects devices—such as computers, servers, printers, phones, and other endpoints—within a restricted geographic area like a single office, building, or group of nearby buildings. -
Latency
Latency measures how long it takes data to travel from one point to another across a network. In internet services, it is commonly measured as round-trip time (RTT)—the time a data packet takes to reach its destination and return.