A local area network (LAN) refers to the network which connects computers inside a very limited geographical area, such as colleges, schools, or universities. A LAN is a logical connection between devices that are located at different places. They offer a useful method for sharing resources among end-users. The term LAN was first used in 1982 by Bill Atkinson, who distinguished it as a logical interconnection system, in which multiple links could be established between computers through their location. This network has been very useful for computers because the number of computers on the network does not matter much unlike the Internet, where there are hundreds of millions of IP addresses to be dealt with.

Today, a Local Area Network has emerged as one of the most popular technologies used to connect computers and allowing them to share files and information. There are many advantages to using a Local Area …