Analysis of an Emulated IT-21 LAN Over a Simulated Ship-to-Shore Satellite Link

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Abstract:

The Navys IT-21 philosophy when applied to the Navy-wide Internet poses a significant problem how to best adapt to the requirements of the new standard and still make the most of the currently installed network. The integration of Asynchronous Transfer Mode ATM backbone and desktop networks with legacy equipment and applications is considered in this thesis. The most current solution to this dilemma is the use of Local Area Network Emulation LANE. The focus of this thesis is the implementation of LANE over a simulated ship-to-shore satellite link. Data throughput is monitored and analyzed to determine the optimum configuration. Testing is conducted to examine the advantages of routed Emulated Local Area Networks ELANs and non-routed ELANs. An import scenario that benchmarks the two ELAN configurations against the Ethernet Virtual LANs VLANs is discussed.

Author(s):
Prisella, Joseph R.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Pagination:
0083

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.6.4_Assess Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.2_Understand
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*LOCAL AREA NETWORKS, *ASYNCHRONOUS TRANSFER MODE, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, OPTIMIZATION, COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS TRAFFIC, THESES, SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS, THROUGHPUT, ROUTING, SYSTEMS ANALYSIS, DATA LINKS, INTERNET, SHIP TO SHORE, CLIENT SERVER SYSTEMS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Computer Systems
Report Date:
1999 Sep 01
Creation Date:
1999 Dec 08