Modeling and simulation of a fiber distributed data interface local area network
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Authors
Schenone, Aldo Bruno.
Subjects
FDDI MAC
OPNET
Protocols
LAN
OPNET
Protocols
LAN
Advisors
Shukla, Shridhar B.
Date of Issue
1993-09
Date
September 1993
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
In this thesis, the performance of the fiber distributed data interface (FDDI) local area network is evaluated by software simulation. The network is modeled with OPNET, a communication network simulation tool. The main focus of the model is on the medium access control (MAC) and the timing requirements that need to be met for the correct behavior of the protocol. Simulation data is presented to support results from previous analytic studies of distinctive features of the protocol, including the behavior of the token rotation time, synchronous frame delays, fairness of channel access for nodes transmitting asynchronous traffic, etc. Comparisons between the simulated and theoretical results confirm the accuracy of the OPNET simulation tools and demonstrate that it may be used to model other protocols of particular interest.
Type
Thesis
Description
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Department
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
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Format
50 p.
Citation
Distribution Statement
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