A Multi-Protocol Over ATM (MPOA) network being scalable so as to allow service providers to provide internetworking services to subscribers. The MPOA network is divided into virtual private networks to provide intranet and Internet services over an ATM backbone. The internetworking management system is able to assign differentiated classes of service to the virtual private networks. This permits a service provider to offer subscribers the options of different levels of service.
申请公布号
CA2242219(A1)
申请公布日期
1999.04.03
申请号
CA19982242219
申请日期
1998.06.30
申请人
NEWBRIDGE NETWORKS CORPORATION;WATKINSON, DAVID;CHAN, RICHARD A.;FOWLER, DAVID G.
发明人
WATKINSON, DAVID;CHAN, RICHARD A.;FOWLER, DAVID G.