Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs)

A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is a large computer network that spans a city or metropolitan area, connecting multiple local networks (LANs) within a specific region. It enables high-speed data communication between various organizations, institutions, and service providers within the city, often employing fiber-optic or wireless links. MANs facilitate efficient sharing of resources, internet access, and data transfer across businesses, government offices, and universities, helping to improve connectivity and collaboration over a broader geographic area than a local network but smaller than a wide-area network (WAN).