Congestion control in ATM networks

A multifaceted congestion control technique is proposed for asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) broadband integrated services digital networks (B-ISDN). This technique is consistent with the framework outlined in the US contribution to the CCITT standards organization and is based on separating traffic into classes. For continuous-rate services, controls based on bandwidth allocation are specified. The authors also present input policing techniques as a means of preventing a malevolent user from adversely affecting the other users. Previous hardware experience is discussed, and some of the questions that need to be addressed by simulation or hardware experience are considered