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LAN is an abbreviation for "Local Area Network," which means "local network." In the context of video games, LAN mode means that the game allows multiple people to play from the same network, usually in the same house or building, without the need for an internet connection.
LAN parties or LAN tournaments were very popular in the 90s and early 2000s when the internet was not yet fast or reliable enough for multiplayer gaming. Players would gather together, connect their computers to one router or network switch, and play games together without lag or delays that could occur when playing over slow internet.
Although today most multiplayer games are played over the internet, some games still support LAN mode for local play.
Previously, LAN mode was associated only with a local network created using cables and routers. Nowadays, local networks can be created using Wi-Fi. However, it is worth noting that the best ping is still when using a cable.
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