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local network

[/ˈloʊkəl ˈnɛtwɜrk/]
nounpl: local networks
rede local
1. A computer network that spans a limited geographical area, typically within a building or campus, connecting devices for data sharing and communication
The company set up a local network to connect all computers in the office.
A empresa configurou uma rede local para conectar todos os computadores do escritório.
2. In telecommunications, a network serving a specific community or region with limited geographic coverage
The local network provides internet access to residents within the neighborhood.
A rede local fornece acesso à internet para residentes dentro da vizinhança.
Synonyms
LAN (Local Area Network)intranetprivate network
Antonyms
wide area networkWANpublic networkinternet

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rede local
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese for computer networks
São Paulo
rede local
Standard usage in tech industry
Portugal
rede local
Same terminology used as in Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the network
network connectivity
network infrastructure
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