Publisher's Synopsis
This is a complete guide to using ATM networks with legacy networking protocols such as IP and APPN. It describes the potential problems of using ATM with legacy protocols, including advantages and disadvantages, and presents the switched virtual networking architecture as a solution for ATM internetworking.;The text presents an overview of emerging technologies and standards which are expected to become essential to ATM internetworking, including virtual networking architectures, LAN emulation and multiprotocol-over-ATM support. The authors also speculate on the future of ATM networks.
