Colocation Defined
Colocation Glossary Index
For definitions associated with co-location and datacentres, please browse the glossary of terms below.
LAN (Local Area Network)
A computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are confined to a single building or group of buildings. These normally connect workstations and personal computers
Leased Line
A permanent telephone connection between two points set up by a telecommunications common carrier. Typically, leased lines are used by businesses to connect geographically distant offices. Unlike normal dial-up connections, a leased line is always active.
Local Loop
A generic term for the connection between the customer's premises (home, office, etc.) and the provider's serving central office. Historically, this has been a wireline connection; however, wireless options are increasingly available for local loop capacity. Also colloquially referred to as "the last mile" (even though the actual distance can vary).
