workgroup switch In a local area network (LAN), a workgroup switch is a relatively low capacity switch that serves the needs of a workgroup, or small group of workers who generally are geographically clustered. A workgroup switch is the LAN equivalent of an edge switch in a public wide area network (WAN). See also backbone switch, LAN, switch, and WAN. 74570c23.qxd 9/11/07 12:37 PM Page 544 |