Definition:
A high-speed network that connects LAN in a metropolitan area such as
campuses, offices, and government, that are frequently used as links
between buildings.
Areas of coverage: A network that connects
local area network (LANs) in a metropolitan area such as campuses,
offices, and governmen, that are frequently usea as links between
buildings.
Ownership: owned by a group of users who jointly own and operate the network.
Types of: - 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 includind departments, the
university library and student halls of residence.
Example of application: - Traffic light monitoring system in a city