DocumentCode :
2896118
Title :
Generic approach to LAN modeling
Author :
Kavi, Prabhudeva ; Frost, Victor S. ; Shanmugan, K. Sam
Author_Institution :
Comdisco Systems Inc., Lawrence, KS, USA
fYear :
1991
fDate :
8-11 Dec 1991
Firstpage :
716
Lastpage :
724
Abstract :
The authors present a methodology for implementing LAN (local area network) protocols so that they can become part of a protocol library. The methodology, implemented using the block-oriented network simulator (BONeS), provides flexibility in designing and testing both LAN protocols and interconnected LAN configurations. Several underlying protocols have been implemented using the guidelines of this methodology, including carrier sense multiple access with collision detect (CSMA/CD), token ring, the fiber distributed data interface (FDDI), and logical link control (LLC). Other protocols (e.g., token bus) implemented following the guidelines should work with the current models. After the protocol stacks are defined, various LAN configurations can be specified using the graphical interface in BONeS. After the topology has been specified, the methodology encourages iteration of traffic and protocol parameter settings. The simulation results are collected and plotted as a function of the iterated parameter for analysis
Keywords :
carrier sense multiple access; digital simulation; local area networks; optical links; performance evaluation; protocols; standards; telecommunications computing; token networks; BONeS; CSMA/CD; FDDI; LAN modeling; block-oriented network simulator; carrier sense multiple access; collision detect; fiber distributed data interface; generic approach; graphical interface; interconnected LAN configurations; iterated parameter; logical link control; protocols; simulation; token ring; Access protocols; Bones; FDDI; Guidelines; LAN interconnection; Libraries; Local area networks; Multiaccess communication; Testing; Token networks;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 1991. Proceedings., Winter
Conference_Location :
Phoenix, AZ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0181-1
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.1991.185677
Filename :
185677
Link To Document :
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