Explain about man network with advantages and disadvantages
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A MAN is a computer network in which two or more computers which are geographically distributed but in the same metropolitan city. Its geographic scope falls between a WAN and LAN.
Benefits or advantages of MAN
Following are the benefits or advantages of MAN:
➨It utilizes drawbacks of both LAN and WAN to provide larger and controllable computer network.
➨MAN requires fewer resources compare to WAN. This saves the implementation cost.
➨It helps people interface fast LANs together. This is due to easy implementation of links.
➨It provides higher security compare to WAN.
➨It helps in cost effective sharing of common resources such as printers etc.
➨Like LAN and WAN, it also offers centralized management of data and files.
Drawbacks or disadvantages of MAN
Following are the disadvantages of MAN:
➨It is difficult to manage the network once it becomes large.
➨It is difficult to make the system secure from hackers and industrial espionage.
➨Network installation requires skilled technicians and network administrators. This increases overall installation and management costs.
➨It requires more cables for connection from one place to the other compare to LAN.