Title :
Bandwidth management and congestion control in plaNET
Author :
Cidon, Israel ; Gopal, I. ; Guérin, Roch
Author_Institution :
Technion, Haifa, Israel
Abstract :
The protocols and mechanisms necessary for network bandwidth management and congestion control are addressed. The discussion draws heavily on the lessons learned from the design and implementation of plaNET, a high-speed packet-switching system for integrated voice, video, and data communications. A general overview of the mechanisms involved is given. The individual components of the system are discussed. Most of the conclusions are general and can be applied to other high-speed networks, including asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) systems.<>
Keywords :
packet switching; protocols; telecommunication network management; congestion control; high-speed packet-switching system; integrated voice/video/data; network bandwidth management; plaNET; protocols; Asynchronous transfer mode; Bandwidth; Communication system traffic control; Delay; High-speed networks; Intelligent networks; Planets; Protocols; Switches; Testing;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
