The term PART OF LAN can be solved by two crossword solutions: AREA (4 letters) and LOCAL (5 letters). A LOCAL AREA network (LAN) is a computer network that interconnects computers within a limited AREA such as a home, school, office building, or closely positioned group of buildings. It is a type of network that is used to share resources such as data storage and printers. The term 'AREA' refers to the physical space in which the network is contained.