Metropolitan area network

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A metropolitan area network (MAN) is a computer network that spans a large city or campus. Its size is between that of a LAN and a WAN. Internet service provided over DSL telephone networks or cable TV networks is a typical example.

See also

• Local Area Network (LAN)
• Wide area network (WAN)

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• Wikipedia (en) MAN