A data network intended to serve an area approximating that of a large city. Such networks are being implemented by innovative techniques, such as running fiber cables through subway tunnels. A popular example of a MAN is SMDS. See also: Local Area Network, Switched Multimegabit Data Service, Wide Area Network. [Source: NNSC]
METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK
Meaning of METROPOLITAN AREA NETWORK in English
Internetworking Terms English vocab. Английский словарь межсетевых терминов. 2012