1st Edition
Metropolitan Area Networks Statistical Mechanics and Cybernetic Perspectives
By Matthew N.O. Sadiku
Copyright 1994
176 Pages
by
CRC Press
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:
Metropolitan 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:
For a broad understanding of this expanding subject, Metropolitan Area Networks serves as the singular standard in the field.
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
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
Biography
Matthew N.O. Sadiku