The term "Local Area" refers to a geographically defined region, typically used to describe a specific urban or rural area within which communication and information sharing among devices is facilitated through a common network infrastructure. This infrastructure may include wired networks such as Ethernet or wireless networks such as Wi-Fi, allowing for the exchange of data between connected devices within the local area. The boundaries of a Local Area are not strictly defined but can range from a single building to an entire city and its surrounding suburban areas.