A guide to data communications: high-speed local-area networks

Author

Gerla, Mario ; Bannister, Joseph A.

Author_Institution

California Univ., Los Angeles, CA, USA

Volume

28

Issue

8

fYear

1991

Firstpage

26

Lastpage

31

Abstract

Local area network (LAN) classifications based on speed are defined. The use of optical fiber, the fiber distributed data interface (FDDI) multitoken protocol, linear buses, and the dual queue distributed bus (DQDB) is examined. LAN limits are discussed. Supercomputer LANs and ultra-gigabit networks are considered. The so-called mass of glass, a wavelength-division-multiplexed architecture consisting of a passive optical broadcast medium, is discussed. Future issues and trends are indicated.<>

Keywords

data communication systems; local area networks; optical fibres; optical links; protocols; FDDI; LAN; dual queue distributed bus; fiber distributed data interface; high speed local area networks; linear buses; mass of glass; multitoken protocol; optical fiber; passive optical broadcast medium; supercomputer LAN; ultra-gigabit networks; wavelength-division-multiplexed architecture; Broadcasting; Data communication; FDDI; Glass; High speed optical techniques; Local area networks; Optical fiber LAN; Optical fibers; Protocols; Supercomputers;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Spectrum, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9235

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/6.83486

Filename

83486