Title :
A novel method for auto configuration of Realtime Ethernet Networks
Author :
Imtiaz, Jahanzaib ; Jasperneite, Juergen ; Weber, Karl ; Goetz, Franz-Josef ; Lessmann, Gunnar
Author_Institution :
inIT - Inst. Ind. IT, OWL Univ. of Appl. Sci., Lemgo
Abstract :
This paper describes a novel method for layer-2 auto-configuration of realtime Ethernet networks. Our approach is able to roll out local MAC addresses to the involved devices as well as to discover the topology automatically on top of LLDP. The description of the complete network topology is realized with a minimum amount of data and includes a systematically propagation towards the topology manager. A model-driven development approach has been adopted to verify the concept by using simulation technique.
Keywords :
access protocols; local area networks; real-time systems; telecommunication network topology; MAC addresses; layer-2 auto-configuration; model-driven development approach; network topology; realtime Ethernet networks; Automation; Circuit topology; Communication industry; Delay; Ethernet networks; Network topology; Peer to peer computing; Power engineering and energy; Protocols; TCPIP;
Conference_Titel :
Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation, 2008. ETFA 2008. IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Hamburg
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1505-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1506-9
DOI :
10.1109/ETFA.2008.4638498
