A small town is attempting to attract tourists who visit larger nearby cities. A network engineer is asked to implement a network encompassing the five-block town center and nearby businesses. The inclusion of smartphones and portable devices is crucial to the plan. Which of the following is the network engineer being asked to implement?
A) LAN
B) PAN
C) MAN
D) WAN

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MAN (Metropolitan Area Network) is a network that spans a metropolitan area, typically a city or town and its surrounding suburbs. It is larger than a LAN (Local Area Network) but smaller than a WAN (Wide Area Network). MANs are often used to connect businesses, schools, and other organizations within a metropolitan area.

A Small Town Is Attempting to Attract Tourists Who Visit