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Enter a keyword...   ...or choose a category. choose one... Communications Computer Industry Companies Computer Science Data Graphics Hardware Internet and Online Services Mobile Computing Multimedia Networks Operating Systems Programming Software Standards Types of Computers World Wide Web   TAN Last modified: Friday, May 17, 2002  Short for tiny area network, a LAN with only a few nodes. TANs are typically installed in homes or small office environments so that the devices can share resources, such as modems, files or printers.   Related Categories Networks Related Terms CAN HAN local-area network MAN network VLAN WLAN Shopping TAN Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Shoes 25562 Store Offers Clothing 27872 Store Offers Sport and Outdoor 15632 Store Offers Personal Care 2211 Store Offers Home Furnishings 18778 Store Offers