Title :
LAN-WAN communication and the private network
Author :
Shorrock, Graham ; Topliss, Andy J.
Author_Institution :
Data Commun. Div., British Telecom Res. Labs., Felixstowe, UK
Abstract :
The authors look at the techniques for LAN-WAN communication particularly with respect to private networks. The role of current bridging techniques is discussed and finally a brief look to the future in the shape of frame relay and asynchronous transfer mode
Keywords :
computer networks; LAN interconnectivity; LAN-WAN communication; asynchronous transfer mode; bridging techniques; frame relay; private networks; source routing; spanning free algorithm; wide area networks;
Conference_Titel :
Interconnection of LANs, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
London
