LAN-centric

Designed to run in a LAN in contrast to a centralized host computer. See client/server, host-centric and server-centric.

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Traffic patterns have changed from strongly LAN-centric (where the server and the clients are typically on the same LAN segment) to MAN- or WAN-centric.

10-Gigabit Ethernet: The ideal choice

As such, the corporate data warehouse must take into account the unique requirements and characteristics of remote or mobile workers, rather than force desktop and LAN-centric designs onto them.

Self storage; lower data warehouse-management costs with Web access

Fax solutions developed solely from a LAN-centric or host-centric perspective are finding it harder to compete.

Although many vendors now offer second- and third-generation fax solutions, the market for fax automation remains polarized between historically LAN-centric offerings and host-centric offerings, with the former having the most visibility in the market.