Title :
TORMLAN-a multichannel local area network protocol
Author :
Chan, L.K. ; Vranesic, Z.G.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng., Toronto Univ., Ont., Canada
Abstract :
A multichannel local area network protocol is presented. It uses a token ring with partial register insertion as a control channel for a number of data channels. In addition to the control functions, the control channel is also used for transmission of data. The protocols allows performance comparable to an equivalent multiple-ring network. Its main advantage is simpler hardware requirements. The protocol is deterministic and suitable for real-time applications
Keywords :
protocols; token networks; LAN; TORMLAN; control channel; control functions; data channels; data transmission; deterministic protocol; multichannel local area network protocol; partial register insertion; real-time applications; token ring; Bandwidth; Circuits; Communication system control; FDDI; Hardware; Local area networks; Multiaccess communication; Optical fiber LAN; Protocols; Token networks;
Conference_Titel :
INFOCOM '90, Ninth Annual Joint Conference of the IEEE Computer and Communication Societies. The Multiple Facets of Integration. Proceedings, IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2049-8
DOI :
10.1109/INFCOM.1990.91319
