Title :
A hybrid media access protocol for high-speed ring networks [fibre optic LAN]
Author :
Bhargava, Amit ; Kurose, James F. ; Towsley, Don
Author_Institution :
Massachusetts Univ., Amherst, MA, USA
fDate :
7/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A hybrid protocol is proposed for high bandwidth rings in which the roundtrip propagation delay is much larger than the packet transmission time. Features of random-access protocols and conflict-free protocols such as token passing are combined to achieve superior performance. The scheme permits simultaneous use of the channel by many packets, is fair to all stations, and is completely distributed. Performance results show that the system remains stable for throughputs up to a maximum of 1 and that the delay characteristics are better than those of related access protocols. The protocol additionally provides for reservation of bandwidth on demand and bounded delays for real-time applications
Keywords :
local area networks; optical links; protocols; LAN; conflict-free protocols; fibre optic network; high bandwidth rings; high-speed ring networks; hybrid media access protocol; local area networks; packet transmission time; random-access protocols; roundtrip propagation delay; token passing; Access protocols; Bandwidth; Fiber optics; High-speed networks; Local area networks; Media Access Protocol; Network topology; Optical fibers; Propagation delay; Throughput;
Journal_Title :
Selected Areas in Communications, IEEE Journal on
