!!! Overview
[{$pagename}] ([LAN]) is a computer [network] that [organizational-centric] and interconnects are locally managed. 

In contrast, a [Wide Area Network] ([WAN]), not only covers a larger geographic distance, but also generally involves leased [telecommunication] circuits or [Internet] links. 

An even greater contrast is the [Internet], which is a system of globally connected business and personal computers.

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* [#1] - [Local_area_network|Wikipedia:Local_area_network|target='_blank'] - based on information obtained 2017-02-20-