Title :
Metropolitan area networks: where may standards meet
Author :
Mollenauer, James F.
Author_Institution :
Computervision Corp., Bedford, MA, USA
Abstract :
Metropolitan area network (MAN) standards represent an extension of local area networks (LANs) to citywide dimensions. Because of the economies of scale in integrated circuits, standards will be necessary before the field fully develops. MANs must be capable of interfacing to local area networks on one side and wide area networks on the other, while being constructed out of telephone-quality fiber-optic links internally. Development of MAN standards requires consideration of standards in all of these areas. Two proposals currently active in the IEE 802.6 committee are described
Keywords :
computer networks; standards; IEE 802.6 committee; LANs; MAN standards; citywide dimensions; economies of scale; integrated circuits; interfacing; local area networks; metropolitan area networks; telephone-quality fiber-optic links; wide area networks; Computer networks; LAN interconnection; Metropolitan area networks; Optical fiber LAN; Optical fiber cables; Optical fibers; Standards development; Telephony; Urban areas; Wide area networks;
Conference_Titel :
Computer Standards Conference, 1988. Computer Standards Evolution: Impact and Imperatives, Proceedings of the
Conference_Location :
Washington, DC
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-0791-2
DOI :
10.1109/CSTAND.1988.4752
