--- title: "Where’s Fiber in the LAN? The Answer: It’s Everywhere." description: "Local area network (LAN) is a combined group of computers or computer systems, connected to each other that allow shared program software or databases." image: https://www.accu-tech.com/hubfs/2017%20Redesign%20Vendor%20Banners/data%20center%20blue%20purple%202.jpg --- {% set baseFontFamily = "Open Sans" %} /* Add the font family you wish to use. You may need to import it above. */ {% set headerFontFamily = "Open Sans" %} /* This affects only headers on the site. Add the font family you wish to use. 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The Answer: It’s Everywhere. by **[Bobby Salerno](https://www.accu-tech.com/accu-insider/author/bobby-salerno)** on July 10, 2018 ### ***Learn how fiber keeps you connected [![Corning- Where's the fiber SS-1](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Corning-%20Where's%20the%20fiber%20SS-1.png?width=219&name=Corning-%20Where's%20the%20fiber%20SS-1.png)](http://www.corning.com/worldwide/en/products/communication-networks/applications/local-area-networks/distributor-content.html?utm_source=accutech&utm_medium=blog&utm_content=wheres-fiber&utm_campaign=revitalize-the-core_lan-before-time)*** **[Local area network (LAN)](http://www.corning.com/worldwide/en/products/communication-networks/applications/local-area-networks/distributor-content.html?utm_source=accutech&utm_medium=landing) **is a combined group of computers, or computer systems, connected to each other that allow shared program software or databases. The LAN must support the increasing demands for voice, video, and data as well as requirements for security and building automation. **Where is it found? [![Corning REN3394_university](https://www.accu-tech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Corning%20REN3394_university.png?width=265&name=Corning%20REN3394_university.png)](http://www.corning.com/worldwide/en/products/communication-networks/applications/local-area-networks/distributor-content.html?utm_source=accutech&utm_medium=blog&utm_content=wheres-fiber&utm_campaign=revitalize-the-core_lan-before-time)** • Colleges • Universities • Office buildings • Industrial plants  **[Where else is fiber? 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