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DEFINITION : A metropolitan area network ( MAN ) is a high-speed network that connects manny local area networks ( LANs ) in a metropolitan area such as campuses, offices, and goverment, that are frequently used as links between buildings.  |
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF METROPOLITAN AREA
NETWORK ( MAN ).
Areas of coverage : MANs connects manny local area networks ( LANs ) in a metropolitan area such as campuses, offices, and goverment, that are frequently used as links between buildings.
Ownership : A group of users who jointly own and operate the network.
NETWORK ( MAN ).
Areas of coverage : MANs connects manny local area networks ( LANs ) in a metropolitan area such as campuses, offices, and goverment, that are frequently used as links between buildings.
Ownership : A group of users who jointly own and operate the network.
TYPE OF METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK ( MAN )
CAMPUS AREA NETWORK. ( CAN )
- A type of a computer interconnecting a few local area networks ( LANs ) within a university campus or corporate campus.
- Campus area network may link a variety of campus buildings including departments, the university library and student halls of residence.
- A type of a computer interconnecting a few local area networks ( LANs ) within a university campus or corporate campus.
- Campus area network may link a variety of campus buildings including departments, the university library and student halls of residence.
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ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE OF METROPOLITAN NETWORK AREA. ( MAN )
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Metropolitan area network can enhance data transfer efficiency because it connects many local area networks ( LANs ) together and increases area coverage. |
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DISADVANTAGE
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As the network connects many computer over many networks, the connection can be come quite slow at some time.
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