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Bellcore Metrocore network-a test-bed for metropolitan area network research

Angela A. Albanese, Mark W. Garrett, A. Ippoliti, H. Izadpanah, M. A. Karr, M. Maszczak, D. Shia

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The authors describe the Bellcore Metrocore network, a testbed prototype of a metropolitan area network (MAN) for exploring network concepts and technology applications in broadband communications. This system operates at 150 Mb/s with the potential for upgrading to multi-Gb/s. A basic hardware architecture has been designed which consists of a network interface (media access control (MAC) layer), and several independent, modular units that interface to various services. At the MAC layer, integrated services are supported by giving priority to those traffic types requiring bounded delay. The software network architecture includes a network controller to configure, monitor, and administer the network.>

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Key concepts: Testbed, Computer science, Computer network, Network architecture, Metropolitan area network, Campus network, Modular design, Layer (electronics)