Examples of LAN in a Sentence

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During the sync process, Dropbox proactively looks for the new file on your LAN, bypassing the need to download the file from Dropbox's online servers. Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024 This router has a 2.5-Gbps WAN/LAN port, a second 1-Gbps WAN/LAN, and three gigabit LANs. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2024 Other ports shape up as HDMI 2.0 with eARC, USB 2.0 and 3.0, Ethernet LAN, S/PDIF and 3.5-mm audio out. Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi6e are also cooked in, along with Google TV for access to streaming entertainment – including Netflix. New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2024 Its multi-gig WAN/LAN ports and mesh capabilities ensure reliable, fast connections throughout the home. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024 This router has a 2.5-Gbps WAN/LAN port, a second 1-Gbps WAN/LAN, and a further three gigabit LANs. Simon Hill, WIRED, 7 Oct. 2024 Gen 2 Type-A port, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, a 2.5G LAN port, Wi-Fi antennas, an optical port, HD audio connectors, one HDMI 2.1 port and three DisplayPorts (1.4a). Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024 Use the Settings button to configure guest networking, run network diagnostics, block access to client devices, enable local file sharing (Samba) for USB drives, and configure Wi-Fi, LAN, WAN, and VPN settings. PCMAG, 13 Aug. 2024 All the ports are on the back, including the LAN port, two HDMI ports, a USB-C port, and two USB Type-A ports for reading files and potentially supplying power to a third-party streaming dongle. PCMAG, 25 June 2024

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First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of LAN was in 1981

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“LAN.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LAN. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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