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Metro Ethernet

Metro Ethernet is a general term used to describe an Ethernet technology network in a metropolitan area. Metro Ethernet is used for connectivity to the public Internet, and is also used for connectivity between corporate sites that are separated geographically. [Adapted from METRObility Optical Systems]

See also Carrier Ethernet.



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