Prototype and Software Development for Universal Network Interface Device.
Abstract
This thesis describes the third phase of the development and testing for a flexible message processor designed for computer communications network applications. This message processor is microcomputer based and is called a Universal Network Interface Device (UNID). The thesis describes the upgrading of the two system monitors, the design of two memory boards, the development of a test plan for testing the device, and the results of the testing that was performed. The device employs two microcomputer boards, a local card, a network card and two memory boards to provide the capability to interface local users to a computer communications network. The device also provides the capability to act as the node connecting two networks operating under dissimilar protocols. The purpose of this investigation was to have an operational UNID. This investigation was limited to the development and testing of the prototype UNID and the software to support it. No attempt was made to integrate the prototype into an actual computer communications network.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA100787
Entities
People
- Lee R. Baker
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology