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Which term is used to identify the connection of computers that are physically close to one another?

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Answer:

Local Area Network (LAN) - cable media or wireless media.

Step-by-step explanation:

The physical connection between networked computing devices is established using either cable media or wireless media. The best-known computer network is the Internet.

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Answer: Local Area Network (LAN)

Step-by-step explanation:

A Local Area Network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited physical area such as a residence, school, laboratory, university campus or office building.

An example of LAN network is "Phone, Computer and TV connected to a single network (such as a Home Network) via Cables, Wifi, Bluetooth or Hotspot". When the devices are interconnected or connected to a LAN, it becomes accessible between each other.

A simplest example of a LAN Device is a Home Router.

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