Title :
A scheme for improved multicast efficiency in a ring network
Author :
Mbarki, Imed Eddine ; Metzner, John J.
Author_Institution :
Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA, USA
Abstract :
The authors deal with the multicasting of a file to a number of stations in a ring network. A protocol is presented which is very effective in reducing the overall transmission time when the links are subject to errors. The scheme relies on giving extra error protection to acknowledgements. Simulations and comparisons are made with two other schemes. These comparisons show the potential of substantial efficiency increases by using the proposed protocol. The benefits stem from a large reduction of unneeded repetitions under error conditions
Keywords :
protocols; token networks; error conditions; error protection; multicast efficiency; protocol; ring network; simulations; Access protocols; Delay; Electronic mail; Error probability; Intelligent networks; Optical fibers; Protection; Telecommunication traffic; Token networks; Unicast;
Conference_Titel :
Computers and Communications, 1993., Twelfth Annual International Phoenix Conference on
Conference_Location :
Tempe, AZ
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0922-7
DOI :
10.1109/PCCC.1993.344445
