DocumentCode
3262738
Title
Parallel channel token ring local area networks
Author
Christensen, Kenneth J. ; Noel, Franc E.
Author_Institution
IBM Corp., Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
fYear
1992
fDate
13-16 Sep 1992
Firstpage
634
Lastpage
638
Abstract
A multichannel LAN based on a ring topology is proposed. This LAN, the multichannel token ring (MCTR), is designed to meet the demand for additional bandwidth while preserving, as much as possible, existing hardware and software. An emerging technology, wavelength division multiplexing (WDM), is reviewed as a candidate technology for implementing the multiple channels of the MCTR over a single fiber optic cable. When compared to single-channel LANs, the MCTR is shown to offer increased reliability, bandwidth scalability, and price-performance advantages
Keywords
optical communication; token networks; wavelength division multiplexing; MCTR; WDM; emerging technology; multichannel LAN; multichannel token ring; price-performance advantages; ring topology; single fiber optic cable; wavelength division multiplexing; Bandwidth; Hardware; Local area networks; Network topology; Optical fiber LAN; Optical fiber cables; Optical fibers; Scalability; Token networks; Wavelength division multiplexing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Local Computer Networks, 1992. Proceedings., 17th Conference on
Conference_Location
Minneapolis, MN
Print_ISBN
0-8186-3095-7
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/LCN.1992.228135
Filename
228135
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