Title :
Overview of tag switching
Author_Institution :
Cisco Syst. Inc., Chelmsford, MA, USA
Abstract :
Networks are evolving to combine network layer routing and link layer switching to provide advanced services at high speeds. Tag switching is a new technology for tightly integrating routing and switching in a flexible manner. This paper presents an overview of tag switching technology and how it can be employed in enterprise and service provider networks
Keywords :
asynchronous transfer mode; business communication; internetworking; packet switching; telecommunication network routing; ATM; enterprise networks; link layer switching; network layer routing; packet switching; service provider networks; tag switching; Asynchronous transfer mode; Bandwidth; IP networks; Packet switching; Quality of service; Routing protocols; Scalability; Switches; Technical Activities Guide -TAG; Web and internet services;
Conference_Titel :
Electronics Industries Forum of New England, 1997. Professional Program Proceedings
Conference_Location :
Boston, MA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3987-8
DOI :
10.1109/EIF.1997.605376