Protocols for fiber-optic local area networks
- 1 June 1985
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in Journal of Lightwave Technology
- Vol. 3 (3) , 426-431
- https://doi.org/10.1109/jlt.1985.1074214
Abstract
This paper is concerned with the use of optical-fiber and optoelectronic technology for the implementation of local area networks. For the purposes of this paper, we define a local area network as an information transport system which provides connectivity amongst distributed communicating entities within a structure (room, building); within a campus or an office complex; or within a geographical area about the size of a United States local access and transport area (LATA). This paper focuses on the subject of network protocols; i.e., how do we implement the orderly sharing of network resources.Keywords
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