MAN (metropolitan area network)

MAN (metropolitan area networks) are networks that scale larger than a LAN (Local Area Network) and usually a combination of several LAN that are connected in a city. in this case the network connecting small networks to form a larger network. as examples of existing networks among school sector in the city that connects all the schools that exist abroad.
between MAN and LAN is actually the same concept, but only the scope of Its area is different. LAN only covers a small area such as in an office or school. MAN while more area with coverage area of a city.