This paper reports the design and the implementation results of a Controlled Load service in a bridged/switched Local Area Network (LAN). In contrast to other approaches, the service was built based on traac aggre-gation and simple two level Static Priority scheduling within LAN switches. All complex control functions such as the per-ow packet classiication, policing and traac reshaping are onl...

This paper presents a new routing algorithm for a wireless ATM LAN. The LAN combines positive aspects of connection-oriented and datagram communications schemes in its usage of the ATM VP/VC concept. In this scheme, a set of VPI trees, rooted at each node in the LAN, are preestablished. This has the effect of emulating “connectionless” networking which simplifies handoffs and other mobility man...

This paper examines the importance of compatibility on buyer behavior in the market for LAN equipment over the period 1996 through 1998. I provide evidence that switching costs drive firm establishments to purchase LAN equipment from incumbent vendors. Because LAN equipment is a networked good, incumbency affects vendor choice both when it occurs at the same establishment and/or at other establ...

| The advent of switched LAN and ATM technology is dramatically altering today's networking environment. Given the preponderance of existing Ethernet networks today, high-speed, switched and/or full-duplex Ethernet and Ethernet LAN Em-ulation over ATM are extremely important, as is bridging between Ethernet and ATM. In this paper , we evaluate the performance of these newly emerging technologie...

An exploratory survey was undertaken about the appeal of playing video games at a Local Area Network (LAN) event where personal computers are linked in order to play both face-to-face and online. First, we wanted to know who the visitors of a LAN event were, because there is hardly any research available about this class of gamers. Second, we wanted to know why they participated in a LAN event....