Metropolitan Area Networks: Statistical Mechanics and Cybernetic Perspectives

by Sadiku; Matthew N. O.

• ISBN13: 9780849324741
• ISBN10: 0849324742
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1994-12-27
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

The demand for communication networks has increased dramatically in the last few years, creating a need for an intermediate network that operates over a metropolitan area at comparatively high data rates with simple protocols. With some characteristics of local area networks and wide area networks, the metropolitan area network (MAN) technology reflects the best features of both. The motivations for MAN technology include o interconnection of LANs o high-speed services o integrated services.MANs can be used in the following areas:o LAN interconnectiono Filetransfero Distributed processingo Remote serviceso Remote loginMetropolitan Area Networks provides an introduction to the key concepts of MANs in an easily understood style. Organized into five chapters, this unique book acts as an excellent reference for a beginner as well as for the veteran in the field.Topics include:o Introductory and background information about MANso Interworking devices, MAN topologies, and key issueso Various popular protocols proposed for MANso Modeling and performance analysis of common MAN topologieso Emerging MAN-related technologies such as BISDN, ATM networks, frame relay, cell relay, SONET, and SMDSFor a broad understanding of this expanding subject, Metropolitan Area Networks serves as the singular standard in the field.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Definition of MAN

Differences from LANs

Motivations for MAN

Applications for MANs

Conclusion

References

MAN Technology

Protocol Architecture

Internetworking Devices

Topologies

Key Issues

Conclusion

References

Proposed MANs

Expressnet

Fasnet

FDDI

DQDB

Comparison of DQDB and FDDI

Other MANs

Conclusion

References

Performance Analysis

Interconnected Token Rings

DQDB

FDDI

Conclusion

References

Emerging MAN Technologies

Narrowband ISDN

Broadband ISDN

ATM LANs

SONET

Frame and Cell Relays

SMDS

MAN Evolution Process

Conclusion

References

Glossary and Acronyms

Selected Bibliography

Index