Network Classification Based on Geographical Coverage:
Networks are categorized based on their geographical scope into three primary types:
Local Area Network (LAN):Covers a small geographic area, such as a single building or campus.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN):Covers a larger area than a LAN, typically spanning a city or metropolitan region. It serves as an intermediate between LANs and WANs.
Wide Area Network (WAN):Covers a large geographic area, often spanning multiple cities, countries, or continents.
Role of MANs:MANs act as a bridge between LANs and WANs, providing connectivity for organizations that need to connect multiple LANs within a city or region.
Conclusion:The statement is correct because networks are indeed classified into LANs, MANs, and WANs based on their geographical coverage.
References:
HCSA-Presales-IP Network V3.0 Training Material, Chapter 1: Network Fundamentals.
Huawei Networking Technology and Device (HNTD) Documentation.