Title :
A new self-stabilizing bridge protocol for extended-LANs
Author :
Bielkowicz, Piotr ; Parr, Gerard
Author_Institution :
Ulster Univ., UK
Abstract :
Various solutions to the problem of combating bridge/link failures exist, most noticeably the spanning tree algorithm (STA) by R. Perlman (1985). Solutions based on a loop detect packet were proposed by R. Perlman and G. Varghese (1988) but never presented a viable alternative to work based on the STA. A more powerful loop detect packet based algorithm is described. The problems which plagued the previous loop detect approach are dealt with, and further extensions proposed. This algorithm is for multiple port local/remote bridges
Keywords :
local area networks; protocols; bridge/link failures; extended-LANs; loop detect packet; multiple port local/remote bridges; self-stabilizing bridge protocol; spanning tree algorithm; Bridges; Computer network management; Computer networks; Databases; Informatics; Local area networks; Management information systems; Protocols; Topology; Tree graphs;
Conference_Titel :
Computer and Communication Systems, 1990. IEEE TENCON'90., 1990 IEEE Region 10 Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-87942-556-3
DOI :
10.1109/TENCON.1990.152688
