Evolution of Transport Technologies in MAN and WAN Computer Networks

Abstract

This paper presents and compares existing and forthcoming standards for data networks designed with native Ethernet in mind. It will discuss aspects and conclude that Ethernet-type solutions will shape provider networks in the future as they do now. The paper also includes a presentation of OTN technology and compares OTNs with networks of the previous generation, i.e. SONET/SDH, highlighting the advantages of OTN: reduced costs of data transport, efficient exploitation of the optical spectrum, security aspects and the elasticity of architecture in terms of adaptability and scalability.

Keywords

Computer Networks, LAN, MAN, WAN, Ethernet Networks, Carrier Ethernet, OTN, MPLS, services, transport technologies

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Bilbiography

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[2] K. Nowicki, J. Woźniak: Przewodowe i bezprzewodowe sieci LAN, Oficyna Wydawnicza, Warszawa 2003.
[3] K. Nowicki: Ethernet – sieci, mechanizmy, INFOTECH, ISBN 83-921711-2-8, Gdańsk 2006.
[4] K. Nowicki, T. Uhl: Ethernet End-to-End, Shaker Editor, Aachen 2008.
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index-vni/VNI_Hyperconnectivity_WP.html [czerwiec 2015].
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