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A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) connects devices over a geographic area larger than a Local Area Network but smaller than a Wide Area Network, typically covering a city or town. MANs offer high-speed connectivity and enhanced security but are complex and costly to implement. They are suitable for specific use cases like large organizations or city-wide networks due to their advantages and disadvantages.

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MANs

A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) connects devices over a geographic area larger than a Local Area Network but smaller than a Wide Area Network, typically covering a city or town. MANs offer high-speed connectivity and enhanced security but are complex and costly to implement. They are suitable for specific use cases like large organizations or city-wide networks due to their advantages and disadvantages.

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MANs

Metropolitan Area Network (MAN): Explained


A Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) is a type of computer network that connects devices over a
geographic area larger than a Local Area Network (LAN) but smaller than a Wide Area Network
(WAN). It typically covers a city, town, or metropolitan area, with a range of about 5 to 50
kilometers. MANs use technologies like FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface), CDDI
(Copper Distributed Data Interface), and ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) to facilitate
communication.
While it provides moderate transmission speeds, MANs are complex to manage and costly to
implement.

Examples of MAN
• Networking within a city or town.
• Connectivity between buildings in a large area.
• Networks within a metropolitan area or campus.

Advantages of MAN
1. High-Speed Connectivity
MANs offer speeds ranging from 10 to 100 Mbps, enabling fast data transfer across the
network.
2. Enhanced Security
Compared to WANs, MANs provide stricter security measures to protect data.
3. Bidirectional Data Transmission
MANs use a dual-bus architecture, allowing data to flow simultaneously in both
directions.
4. Supports Multiple Users
MANs can efficiently serve a large number of users, delivering consistent high-speed
internet to everyone on the network.
5. Centralized Management
Managing a MAN is more straightforward due to centralized control, simplifying
monitoring and resource allocation.

Disadvantages of MAN
1. Complex Architecture
The design and maintenance of a MAN are challenging due to its intricate structure.
2. High Cost
Setting up a MAN often involves expensive infrastructure, such as fiber optic cables.
3. Limited Fault Tolerance
MANs are less resilient to faults compared to other networks, making them more prone to
disruptions.
4. Lower Data Transfer Rates than LANs
While faster than WANs, MANs are slower than LANs in terms of data transfer rates.

Summary
A MAN is ideal for connecting devices across a city or metropolitan area, providing high-speed and
secure communication. However, its high costs and complexity make it suitable for specific use
cases like large organizations or city-wide networks.

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