MAN

MAN

*  MAN ( Metropolitan Area Network )

* High speednetwork that connects local area networks in a metropolitan area

* Handles the bulk of communications activity across the region

Example of MAN

TYPE OF MAN :

 CAN

# CAN ( Campus Area Network )

# Computer network made up of interconnection of local area network ( LAN's ) within a limited geographical area .

ADVANTAGES :

~ Efficiency & shared access .

~ All the computer-owning residents of the area have equal ability to go on line .

DISADVANTAGES :

~ Costly ( hardware , software , support , e.t.c )

~ Security problem

~ Connection become lag @ slow 

Example of CAN