Working of MAN
The purpose of MAN is to provide a communication link between two independent LANs, which is larger than LAN but smaller than WAN. Metropolitan area networks (MANs) typically combine LAN and WAN to easily connect geographically scattered LANs. MAN networks commonly use optical fiber as a transmission medium. Routers and switches help with data delivery via their ports. A switch is responsible for filtering the data sent in frames. Routers also play a role in facilitating network connections by determining which path data packets should take. In other terms, a router monitors data transmission. The Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) normally covers an area of up to 50 km.
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.