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Networking Terminology | |
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Metropolitan-area networks (MANs) |
A MAN is a network that spans a
metropolitan area such as a city or suburban area. A MAN usually
consists of two or more LANs in a common geographic area. For example,
a bank with multiple branches may utilize a MAN.
 Typically,
a service provider is used to connect two or more LAN sites using
private communication lines or optical services. A MAN can also be
created using wireless bridge technology by beaming signals across
public areas.
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