Metropolitan area network

Metropolitan area networks or MANslarge computer networks usually spanningcampus orcity. Common technologies usedthis purposeAsynchronous Transfer Mode, Fiber distributed data interfaceSwitched multimegabit data servicemore recently gigabit ethernet.

For instanceuniversity or college may haveMAN that joins together manytheir local area networks situated aroundseveral hectare site. Then from their MANcould have several wide area network linksother universities orInternet.

Several notable networks started as MANs, such asInternet peering points MAE-WestMAE-East andSohonet media network.

See also:

• Wireless community network
• Seattle Wireless