Title :
Spanning tree algorithm for routing in hierarchical MANs
Author :
Casale, S. ; Catania, V. ; Puliafito, A. ; Vita, L.
Author_Institution :
Istituto di Informatica e Telecomunicazioni, Catania Univ., Italy
Abstract :
The authors present a hierarchical three-level MAN (metropolitan area network) which is capable of interconnecting a large number of LANs (local area networks). They also propose a routing strategy based on a spanning-tree-type algorithm which allows optimization of reconfiguration times thanks to the possibility of selective network reconfiguration, and a limited extension of the filtering database, even in networks of metropolitan dimensions. A possible implementation of the MAN is suggested
Keywords :
computer networks; LANs; computer networks; filtering database; hierarchical MANs; local area networks; metropolitan area network; network reconfiguration; reconfiguration times; routing; spanning-tree-type algorithm; Bridges; Filtering algorithms; Intelligent networks; LAN interconnection; Local area networks; Metropolitan area networks; Network topology; Routing; Telecommunications; Telematics;
Conference_Titel :
Electrotechnical Conference, 1989. Proceedings. 'Integrating Research, Industry and Education in Energy and Communication Engineering', MELECON '89., Mediterranean
Conference_Location :
Lisbon
DOI :
10.1109/MELCON.1989.50133
