"personal area network" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: personal area networks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} personal area network (plural personal area networks)
  1. A wireless communications network, intended for devices within a small room or cubicle. Wikipedia link: personal area network Synonyms: PAN, WPAN, wireless personal area network Related terms: Bluetooth, body area network, near field communications Translations (very short range wireless network): likiverkko (Finnish)

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