Showing papers on "Software-defined networking published in 1996"

System having a library of protocol independent reentrant network interface functions for providing common calling interface for communication and application protocols

Abstract: A library of reentrant networking functions organized with file system semantics is provided to allow a client application on a client computer connected to a computer network to establish communications with and exchange information with a server application on a server network computer. The library of reentrant networking functions are organized with file system semantics and parallel the function, structure and organization of a file system. Individual reentrant networking functions provide multiple networking features. The reentrant networking functions also provide asynchronous operations and security features. The library of reentrant networking functions can be included in, and called from multiple client applications. This library of reentrant networking function simplifies the creation of client applications such as network browsers that communicate with the Internet or an intranet computer network.

Wireless networking architecture and signaling for rapid deployment of rural communications

Abstract: We put forward a self-contained wireless (cellular) networking architecture for rapid deployment of rural communications. With a distributed database for network management, a decentralized architecture for bearer traffic, and a simpler wired interface to the PSTN, the networking architecture shows potential advantages in mobility for moving customers, flexibility in network planning and upgrading, and feasibility in implementation. A modified flooding algorithm with a low system delay is introduced. The corresponding network signaling traffic load is briefly analyzed to estimate the bandwidth requirement. Some numerical results are given to demonstrate that the proposed signaling scheme is reasonable and practical for the networking architecture.

PC networking handbook

Abstract: Cabling and Equipment. Networking Tehnologies and Access Methods. Networking Protocols. Networking Equipment. Managing Your Network. Appendices.

ATM-Based System Architecture for Multimedia Networking

Abstract: An ATM-based system architecture for multimedia networking is introduced in this paper. The design objective is to provide a seamless computing and communication environment with quality-of-service (QoS) control over a range of distributed multimedia computing scenarios. The major technical challenges facing the designer of such a system are identified as: (1) speed; (2) quality-of-service; (3) scalability (4) flexibility; and (5) mobility. These design goals can be substantially realized with an architecture centered around a QoS-based multiservices wireline + wireless ATM network that supports both fixed and portable multimedia terminals with suitable hardware and software. Selected network, terminal and software design considerations related to achieving QoS control and mobility are discussed, using illustrative experimental/simulation results from ongoing research where applicable. The presentation concludes with a brief view of the “WATMnet” and “multimedia C&C testbed” prototypes under development at NEC Princeton.