LAN & WAN

This article will provide some general knowledge on LAN and WAN along with the expectations and experiences when in the Rhombus Console. 

• LAN (Local Area Network)
  • LAN Benefits
• WAN (Wide Area Network)
• Rhombus Console
• Helpful Links
• Contact Support or Sales

LAN (Local Area Network)

A LAN, or Local Area Network, is a network that connects computers and devices within a limited geographical area, such as a home, school, or office building.

Any electronic hardware that transmits or receives data can communicate over the LAN. This interconnected setup allows for seamless data sharing and resource management among devices.

LAN Benefits

One key benefit of having network devices on the same Local Area Network (LAN) is that they can exchange data directly without relying on the Internet. This helps conserve bandwidth and stay within any data usage limits imposed by your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

When you view Rhombus cameras over the LAN, your Internet bandwidth remains untouched, resulting in very low latency for the video feed. Additionally, if the Internet goes down, you can still access the cameras through the LAN using either the Mobile App or Apple TV.

To view more about bandwidth with Rhombus devices please go here. 

WAN (Wide Area Network)

A WAN, or Wide Area Network, is a telecommunications network that extends over a large geographical area, such as cities, countries, or even globally. WANs connect multiple local area networks (LANs) and can use various communication technologies, including leased lines, satellite links, and public networks like the Internet.

Rhombus Console 

When viewing a camera on the Rhombus console, you can see how your device is connected to that camera, whether it is LAN or WAN, in the upper right-hand corner.

Helpful Links

• Camera Bandwidth
• Ports and Outbound Rule Set-up for the Network
• Networking Best Practices

Contact Support or Sales

Have more questions? Contact Rhombus Support at +1 (877) 746-6797 option 2 or support@rhombus.com.

Interested in learning more? Contact Rhombus Sales at +1 (877) 746-6797 option 1 or sales@rhombus.com.