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Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN)
A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a network with a size greater than LAN but smaller than a WAN. It normally comprises networked interconnections within a city that also offers a connection to the Internet.
The distinguishing features of MAN are
- Network size generally ranges from 5 to 50 km. It may be as small as a group of buildings in a campus to as large as covering the whole city.
- Data rates are moderate to high.
- In general, a MAN is either owned by a user group or by a network provider who sells service to users, rather than a single organization as in LAN.
- It facilitates sharing of regional resources.
- They provide uplinks for connecting LANs to WANs and Internet.
Example of MAN
- Cable TV network
- Telephone networks providing high-speed DSL lines
- IEEE 802.16 or WiMAX, that provides high-speed broadband access with Internet connectivity to customer premises.
Updated on: 17-Jun-2020
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