Difference between revisions of "Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)"
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== What is 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. | + | 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 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. | ||
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| + | *[[IT Strategy (Information Technology Strategy)]] | ||
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| + | *[[Chief Information Officer (CIO)]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:01, 11 March 2024
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