A term most often associated with Microsoft
Windows Operating System(s).
Typically, computers running Windows are
connected to a local area network
(LAN). When you install Windows, your
network adapter is detected, and a local area connection is created. It
appears, like all other connection types, in the Network Connections folder. By
default, a local area connection is always activated. A local area connection is
the only type of connection that is automatically created and activated.
[Source:
Windows Product Documentation]
