Overview
A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is designed to connect multiple LANs within a city or a large campus. It provides high-speed connectivity and is often used by municipal governments or large corporations with multiple sites in a city.
Key Characteristics
- Geographic Scope: Typically 5 to 50 kilometers in diameter.
- Speed: High-speed fiber optic links are common.
- Ownership: Can be owned by a single large organization or a service provider.
Use Cases
- Connecting city government offices.
- Providing high-speed internet access to a metropolitan area.
- Interconnecting university campuses across a city.