Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

What is Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)?

A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is a network that spans a metropolitan area, such as a city or a region. It is typically used to connect devices that are located within a single metropolitan area, such as hospitals or universities.

MANs are larger than local area networks (LANs), but smaller than wide area networks (WANs). They are designed to provide high-speed connectivity over a larger area than a LAN, but not as large as a WAN.

MANs can be connected using a variety of technologies, including wired technologies such as Ethernet and wireless technologies such as WiMAX. They are typically owned and operated by a single organization or consortium of organizations, and they are used to connect devices that are located within a single metropolitan area.

Some examples of the types of devices that may be connected to a MAN include:

• Computers
• Printers
• Servers
• Storage devices
• Network devices (such as routers and switches)

MANs are an important tool for connecting devices within a single metropolitan area, and they are widely used in businesses, schools, and other organizations.

See Also

• IT Strategy (Information Technology Strategy)
• IT Governance
• Enterprise Architecture
• Chief Information Officer (CIO)
• IT Sourcing (Information Technology Sourcing)
• IT Operations (Information Technology Operations)
• E-Strategy