IBM's Token-Ring LAN (Local-Area Network) -- A Base-Level Communications Solution

Abstract

This document reviews the computer revolution and information explosion within the Air Force and their part in increased data communications requirements. It investigates the local-area network topologies for capabilities and characteristics that are advantageous in a CONUS, non-secure, base-level configuration. Focused upon are the bus and ring topologies. Then a closer examination is made of a hybrid star-ring local area network (LAN) utilizing a token-access control mechanism. This LAN, as proposed by IBM, is seen to have superior maintainability, reliability, and flexibility.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA143446

Entities

People

  • J. D. Wells

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Facilities
  • Communication Systems
  • Communications Protocols
  • Computer Communications
  • Computer Networks
  • Data Processing
  • Data Transmission
  • Digital Communications
  • Electronic Mail
  • Information Transfer
  • Local Area Networks
  • National Security
  • Network Topology
  • Systems Engineering
  • United States
  • Voice Communications
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Computer science
  • Engineering

Readers

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