Title :
A smart layer two protocol for IP over WDM
Author_Institution :
Siemens Inf. & Commun. Networks, Munich, Germany
Abstract :
A layer two protocol for Internet protocol (IP) over WDM transport is presented. It supports operation and maintenance of wide area networks by means of dedicated messages. Its state machine for robust synchronization is described. A new layer two protocol tailored to the needs of IP over WDM transport has been presented which features OAM support for wide area networks (WANs) and robust synchronization. Bringing IP and WDM closer together it has the potential to reduce overall network cost and to simplify network management. The proof that it works as expected has been done by successful operation of a demonstrator.
Keywords :
Internet; access protocols; computer networks; optical fibre networks; synchronisation; telecommunication network management; wavelength division multiplexing; wide area networks; IP over WDM; Internet protocol; OAM support; WANs; WDM transport; dedicated messages; maintenance; network management; overall network cost; robust synchronization; smart layer two protocol; state machine; wide area networks; Bandwidth; Communication networks; Cost function; Ethernet networks; Optical fiber networks; Optical network units; SONET; Transport protocols; Wavelength division multiplexing; Wide area networks;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibit, 2001. OFC 2001
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-655-9
