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Metropolitan Ethernet Network: A Move From LAN to MAN
Category: Networking and Communications
Overview Ethernet has been the indisputable technology of choice for the Local Area Networks (LANs) for more than 30 years. Its popularity is due to its versatility, plug-n-play feature, and low cost. It has transformed from a CSMA/CD technology providing low throughput to a full duplex link increasing the throughput 1000 folds. Despite these improvements, Ethernet is still restricted to local area networks, and is not ready to become a carrier grade technology for wider areas. However, there are efforts to assist the transformation of Ethernet from the mainstream LAN technology to the possible adoption for Metropolitan Area Networks (MENs). This paper will introduce the movement from basic Ethernet to the carrier grade Ethernet for MENs.
- Publisher
- University of California
- File Format
- Date Published
- Jul 18, 2008
- Format
- White Papers
- Topics
- MAN, Local Area Networks (LAN), Ethernet
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