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Network
What is LAN or Local Area Network?
In simple terms, a LAN is basically a bunch of computers networked together in close proximity to each other. A LAN has many uses, only some of which are gaming related. As we detailed above, playing games over a LAN has some great benefits, most prominently the lack of latency, or ping.
Over a LAN, you can also share files and printer access, which comes in handy if you have multiple computers at home or want to snag something from a friend's computer
What is Ethernet?
Ethernet is the IEEE 802.3 series standard, based on the CSMA/CD access method that provides two or more stations to share a common cabling syste...
What is LAN or Local Area Network?
In simple terms, a LAN is basically a bunch of computers networked together in close proximity to each other. A LAN has many uses, only some of which are gaming related. As we detailed above, playing games over a LAN has some great benefits, most prominently the lack of latency, or ping.
Over a LAN, you can also share files and printer access, which comes in handy if you have multiple computers at home or want to snag something from a friend's computer
What is Ethernet?
Ethernet is the IEEE 802.3 series standard, based on the CSMA/CD access method that provides two or more stations to share a common cabling syste...
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