Local Area Network

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM)
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) is an integrated computerized system combining all elements of Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) to ensure efficient product development and manufacturing through real-time coordination.
Electronic Mail (Email)
Electronic Mail or Email is a software application that enables the exchange of messages, including letters, memos, and documents, between individuals or groups via computers. It has evolved to support multimedia mail, combining text, graphics, voice, and other multimedia formats in a single message.
File Server
A file server is a computer on a local area network (LAN) that provides network users with access to shared data and program files. Often, it is a larger and faster computer than the users' workstations.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A Local Area Network (LAN) refers to a system that connects computers and other devices within a relatively small and specific area, typically a single building or campus, enabling the sharing of resources and information quickly and efficiently.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A Local Area Network (LAN) connects individual computer terminals or nodes within a limited area using various media like coaxial cables, optical fibers, or standard telephone lines. Typically set up for businesses, schools, or within single buildings, LANs facilitate faster computing, collaboration, and communication.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network of computers and associated devices linked together within a limited area or a common environment, such as an office building or a home.
Nodes
Nodes, or individual workstations, in Local Area Networks (LANs) or Wide Area Networks (WANs), interconnected through various types of cabling or telecommunications systems.
Wireless Network (Wireless LAN)
A Local Area Network (LAN) that facilitates communication between computers and devices via radio waves rather than through physical cables.

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