Title :
Dynamic Address Assignment in Broadcast Networks
Author :
Gopal, Inder S. ; Segall, Adrian
Author_Institution :
IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, Yorkstown Heights, NY, USA
fDate :
1/1/1986 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In this paper we consider the problem of dynamically assigning addresses to stations attached to a broadcast network. We present a distributed protocol which guarantees that a new station will eventually be assigned an address if one is free, and furthermore, that no two stations on the network will have the same address. We show how the protocol can be simplified in certain specific environments.
Keywords :
Computer networks; Protocols; Ethernet networks; Local area networks; Network topology; Packet radio networks; Protocols; Radio broadcasting; Routing; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite communication; Token networks;
Journal_Title :
Communications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TCOM.1986.1096426