lähinett
Lähinett is a Finnish term used in informal tech discourse to describe the principle of connecting to or routing through the nearest available network resource in order to reduce latency. It is not a standardized term in Finnish technical vocabulary, and its exact meaning is determined by context.
Etymology and form: The word combines lähin, meaning nearest, with net(t), a shortened form of network or
Usage and contexts: In consumer networking, lähinett may refer to selecting the closest Wi‑Fi access point or
Relation to other terms: Lähinett is related to but distinct from established concepts such as lähiverkko (local
See also: lähiverkko, Internet, Wi-Fi, edge computing, latency, proximity routing.