Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Campus Area Network (CAN)

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)

Definition of MAN

A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a high-speed network that connects local area networks (LANs) in a metropolitan area such as campuses, offices, and government, that are frequently used as links between buildings.

Main characteristics of MAN:

Areas of coverage:
MANs connects local area networks (LANs) in a metropolitan area such as campuses, offices, and government, that are frequently used as links between buildings.

Ownership:
MANs are owned by a group of users who jointly own and operate the network

Types of MAN:

Campus Area Network (CAN)

Campus Area Network (CAN) is a type of a computer network 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.