ATM principles and basic definitions -- Functions of the ATM layer -- Functions of the physical layer -- ATM traffic control -- ATM signaling -- Private NNI (PNNI) signaling and routing -- ATM layer operations and maintenance (OAM) functions -- ATM NE functional modeling and requirements -- ATM adaptation layer (AAL) and interworking -- Frame relay and ATM internetworking -- IP and ATM internetworking -- Internetworking framework architectures in IP and ATM -- Perspectives in networking technologies
Summary
. Provides a comprehensive, detailed description of the fundamental architectural principles and protocols used in ATM-based networks, as well as interworking with IP and Frame Relay based networks. Begins with general coverage of ATM, but moves quickly into the most important new area of ATM--IP switching, which allows communications companies to combine IP routing with ATM switching. Offers the reader a clear understanding of the evolutionary trends in the development of ATM A Wiley-IEEE Press publication
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 457-462) and index
