Local area network and Wlan

Local area network noun - A local computer network for communication between computers; especially a network connecting computers and word processors and other electronic office equipment to create a communication system between offices.

Wlan and local area network are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Wlan" with "Local area network", this terms are similar.

Wlan noun - A local area network that uses high frequency radio signals to transmit and receive data over distances of a few hundred feet; uses ethernet protocol.

Local area network and wlan are semantically related. You can use "Local area network" instead a noun "Wlan".