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Detailed explanation-1: -MAN or Metropolitan area Network covers a larger area than that covered by a LAN and a smaller area as compared to WAN. It connects two or more computers that are apart but reside in the same or different cities. It covers a large geographical area and may serve as an ISP (Internet Service Provider).

Detailed explanation-2: -A WAN network will have a larger coverage area that can range up to 100, 000 KM and in some cases, stretches globally or over international borders. A LAN network is limited to between 100-1000 meters coverage. A MAN network is will usually stretch up to an area of 100 KM.

Detailed explanation-3: -The area covered by MAN is generally 50-60 km. Fiber optical cable and twisted pair cables are used for connectivity for communication through MAN networks. MAN can also be considered as a group of one or more LAN networks connected together through a single cable.

Detailed explanation-4: -Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) The network size falls intermediate between LANs and WANs. A MAN typically covers an area of between 5 and 50 km diameter. Many MANs cover an area the size of a city, although in some cases MANs may be as small as a group of buildings or as large as the North of Scotland.