Title :
Inverse multiplexing
Author_Institution :
Ascend Commun. Inc.
fDate :
4/1/1994 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Inverse multiplexing offers an approach to high-speed data networking that is different than many other currently fashionable network technologies. It uses a new type of customer premises-based equipment that makes use of existing network services to provide significantly enhanced functionality, rather than requiring a new and yet-to-be-implemented set of capabilities to be added to the network. This puts more control into users´ hands. Inverse multiplexers provide the ability to dial up multimegabit-per-second digital connections without requiring significant changes to the network itself. It is this ability to use currently available network offerings in a new and highly useful manner that makes inverse multiplexing such a valuable addition to the corporate networking toolbox.<>
Keywords :
data communication equipment; digital communication systems; multiplexing; multiplexing equipment; protocols; telecommunication equipment; corporate networking; customer premises-based equipment; high-speed data networking; inverse multiplexing; multimegabit-per-second digital connections; Asynchronous transfer mode; Bandwidth; Communication switching; Computer networks; Data communication; Fabrics; Modems; Switches; Telephony; Time division multiplexing;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE