metropolitan area network

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metropolitan area network - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (26 May 2007) :

  Metropolitan Area Network
  MAN
  
     (MAN) A data network intended to serve an area the size of a
     large city.  Such networks are being implemented by innovative
     techniques, such as running optical fibre through subway
     tunnels.  A popular example of a MAN is SMDS.
  
     See also Local Area Network, Wide Area Network.
  
     (1994-11-22)