subject: How To Create A Lan It Network? [print this page] LAN stands for Local Area NetworkLAN stands for Local Area Network. As the name indicates, it is an IT network which is created in a limited locality. Normally, a LAN can be formed in an area of 100 meters. Therefore, it is found in one building where the distance between the computers and the devices is not more than 100 meters. The LAN IT networks are formed to connect the computers located in one building, so that they can have a central database; and all the computers in the network can use single resources such as printers and scanners.
The main components of a computer are its processor and memory. With high speed processor and plenty of memory, a computer can complete various tasks in a short time. To increase the efficiency and unite the power of computers, we need a network.
Now the question is how to create the LAN IT network. It is a very easy task and not that difficult, as it seem to be. All you need to have is the basic understanding of the things that are used for forming this network and the basic knowledge of working with the computers.
Local area network (LAN) is the solution implemented in all the organisations to give access to users to central database, share printers, hard drives and internet, remotely access all computers in the network, monitor network traffic and user activities, restrict or limit access to different applications and implement intranet.
Once you have all the necessary things, you are all set to create a LAN by yourself. The first thing that you must do is to shut down all the computers that are to be connected to the network. In the age of internet, you will definitely want all your computers in the network to have an access to the internet. Therefore, you will have to make one of your computers as a server or a host.
In a sophisticated LAN network, there are one or more servers and many workstations are connected to the servers through cables or wireless medium. LAN cable is always needed and laid according to the network infrastructure. There is one central point from where the cable starts and reaches to the end point. The starting point is usually where the server is located, and ending point is where the workstations are required.
The best way to draw the LAN IT Network is to use some designing software program like Microsoft Visio. This is the perfect tool to sketch the whole LAN network in one page. Once the cables are laid, and all computers and devices are purchased, it is the time to put everything in place and order. All servers and workstations are connected to a central networking switch, and to extend the network, additional switches are implemented. The next step is the installations on the computers. The server computer must be installed with server system software, like Microsoft Server 2008, while all workstations would require workstation system software like Microsoft XP Professional.
Now, you will have to plug in your Ethernet hub or switch and turn on all the computers. The next thing is to run the network wizard on each computer. Go to the network or the network connections option in the Start menu. You shall find the option to run the wizard of setting up the network connection. By following the instructions of the wizard, your network will be set up. Once the set up is completed, you must re-start the computers. The LAN IT network is all set to be used.
