Theoretical Improvements in Algorithmic Efficiency for Network Flow Problems
Journal of the ACM (JACM)
SmartBridge: a scalable bridge architecture
Proceedings of the conference on Applications, Technologies, Architectures, and Protocols for Computer Communication
STAR: a transparent spanning tree bridge protocol with alternate routing
ACM SIGCOMM Computer Communication Review
Metro Ethernet - Deploying the extended Campus using Ethernet Technology
LCN '03 Proceedings of the 28th Annual IEEE International Conference on Local Computer Networks
Metro ethernet
Operation, administration, and maintenance of Ethernet services in wide area networks
IEEE Communications Magazine
Layer 2 and 3 virtual private networks: taxonomy, technology, and standardization efforts
IEEE Communications Magazine
Mission-critical transfer and ethernet-based MAN networks: a contemporary snapshot
CompSysTech '08 Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Computer Systems and Technologies and Workshop for PhD Students in Computing
The road to carrier-grade Ethernet
IEEE Communications Magazine
Shortcut Switching Strategy in Metro Ethernet networks
Computer Communications
Simple protocol enhancements of Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol over ring topologies
Computer Networks: The International Journal of Computer and Telecommunications Networking
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Ethernet has been the indisputable technology of choice for the local area networks (LANs) for more than 30years. Its popularity is due to its versatility, plug-n-play feature, and low cost. It has transformed from a CSMA/CD technology providing low throughput to a full-duplex link increasing the throughput 1000-folds. Despite these improvements, Ethernet is still restricted to local area networks, and is not ready to become a carrier-grade technology for wider areas. However, there are efforts to assist the transformation of Ethernet from the mainstream LAN technology to the possible adoption for metropolitan area networks (MENs). This paper will introduce the movement from basic Ethernet to the carrier grade Ethernet for MENs. The paper describes the underlying technology, offered services, the state-of-the-art, and the comparison between various technologies. In the context of the move from LAN to MAN, various problems and their corresponding solutions are discussed, along with the future of Metro Ethernet Network.