Analyses and Improvements of Link Management Protocol for GMPLS-Based Networks
Abstract
Generalized Multiprotocol Label Switching (GMPLS) is maturing to shape the next-generation mobile broadband IP networks, which will accommodate diverse technologies and various systems together. The Link Management Protocol (LMP), launched under the GMPLS context and being standardized by IETF, is designed for managing traffic-engineering (TE) links and verifying the reachability of control channels. A detailed study of the latest Internet-Draft on LMP has been conducted. Two important flaws in two of the four constituent procedures for LMP have been pointed out and improved by us in this paper. With regard to the link connectivity verification procedure, a batch-mode scheme is designed for enhancing its performance, scalability and flexibility, with theoretical analyses. In respect of the control channel management, a Privileged Hello Protocol is introduced to evade the dead-loop malfunction.
Recommended Citation
T. T. Luo and G. S. Kuo, "Analyses and Improvements of Link Management Protocol for GMPLS-Based Networks," Conference Record / IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference, vol. 5, pp. 2992 - 2998, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Dec 2003.
Meeting Name
IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference GLOBECOM'03 (2003: Dec. 1-5, San Francisco, CA)
Department(s)
Computer Science
Keywords and Phrases
Broadband networks; Interfaces (computer); Network protocols; Numerical methods; Problem solving; Switching; Telecommunication traffic, Connectivity verification procedure; Dead-loop malfunction; Generalized multiprotocol label switching (GMPLS); Link management protocols (LMP), Telecommunication links
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2003 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Dec 2003
