Metropolitan Area Network

Metropolitan Area Network

        A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a large computer network that usually spans a city or a large campus.  A MAN is optimized for a larger geographical   area than a LAN, ranging from  several blocks of buildings to entire cities. A MAN might be owned and operated by a single  organization, but it usually will be used by many individuals and organizations.  A MAN often acts as a high speed network to  allow sharing of regional resources. A MAN typically covers an area of between 5  and 50 km diameter.  Examples of MAN: Telephone company  network that provides a high speed DSL to  customers and cable TV network.
                                                                                     
                                            

MAN Network