摘要 |
A wavelength allocation method and apparatus that is capable minimizing the number of wavelength converters is provided. In a dynamic wavelength multiplexing division network structure having a limited maximum transmission distance, an optical path is established to maximally suppress activation of a 3R wavelength converter, thereby maximizing efficiency of the 3R wavelength converter. In a dynamic wavelength multiplexing division network structure having a limited maximum transmission distance, a new optical path is established to minimize 3R wavelength conversion and suppress use of unnecessary expensive 3R wavelength converters and thereby increase network efficiency.
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