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LAN (local area network)

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pinocchio

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Jul 23, 2002
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What are the benifits for a small or a mid firm to have LAN setup for their business?

How about the downside also?

Thank you
 
Pretty broad question. I assume you mean a LAN with a central server (not peer to peer), in which case:
1) Central file storage and accessibilty
2) Centralized backup. Individual PCs are rarely backed up
3) Shared resources like printers, server hard drive space and Internet connection.

Only downside is the cost for cabling, hubs and the central server.
 
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