Metropolitan Area Network(MAN)
~> Definition of MAN
- is a high- speed network that connects local area networks (LANs) in a metropolitan area such as campuses, offices, and government, that are frequently used as links between buildings.
1. Areas of coverage
- MANs connects local area networks (LANs) in a metropolitan area such as campuses, offices, and government, that are frequently used as links between buildings.
2. Ownership
- MANs are owned by a group of users who jointly own and operate the network.
- Campus Area Network (CAN)
is a type of a computer
network interconnecting a
few local area networks
(LANs) within a university
campus or corporate campus.
EXAMPLE
A & Q