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2000
Conference Paper
Title
Transparent interconnection of multi-vendor metropolitan sub-networks
Abstract
This paper describes the interconnection of two experimental metropolitan sub-networks realized within the KomNet field trial. Important aspects such as the development of cost-effective DWDM networking technologies and common network management systems are emphasized.
Language
English
Keyword(s)
internetworking
metropolitan area networks
optical communication equipment
optical fibre networks
telecommunication network management
telecommunication signalling
wavelength division multiplexing
transparent interconnection
multi-vendor metropolitan sub-networks
komnet field trial
dwdm networking technologies
common network management systems
photonic networks
optical transport network
reconfigurable optical add-drop multiplexers
signal performance monitoring
network performance monitoring
transparent tunnelling
network protection systems
field experiment