Advantages of MAN
- MAN covers a larger area than LAN.
- It has less implementation cost and it uses less resources.
- It provides higher security than WAN.
- It can cover area as large as a city.
- MAN is a faster way to connect two fast LANs together.
- In some installation of MANs, users can share their internet connection. So multiple users can get the same high-speed internet.
MAN Full Form
MAN stands for Metropolitan Area Network and it is made by connecting multiple LANs. MAN covers a geographical area which is known as the metropolitan area. It serves as a connection that is larger than LAN(Local Area Network) but smaller than WAN(Wide Area Network). It generally covers the area of a city. It connects different LANs in an area by point-to-point connection. MAN also provides the sharing of regional resources. MAN is very effective to use in large areas like a city or a large campus.