What does the cryptic crossword clue "Local network installed in loft by the ocean (8)" mean?

The definition is "ocean". The wordplay uses charade, container. LAN (synonym of "Local network") + ATTIC (synonym of "loft") [container: "installed"]; definition: "ocean" The answer is ATLANTIC.

Local network installed in loft by the ocean (8)

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