Simulation of distributed computer networks

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dc.contributor.advisorMcLaren, S Gen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorWeehuizen, Hermanis Fransen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2016-09-25T16:17:19Z
dc.date.available2016-09-25T16:17:19Z
dc.date.issued1987en_ZA
dc.descriptionBibliography: pages 77-80.en_ZA
dc.description.abstractThis is a study of the simulated performance of two local area networks, Ethernet and the MAP network, respectively based on the IEEE standards 802.3 and 802.4. The simulation language chosen is of the discrete event type rather than the more usual analytical model. This is done in order to observe the interaction between the various entities of a network in order to gain a better understanding of the method of operation of such a system. The performance demanded of a node entity by the networks is determined. The performance of some commercially available hardware is derived from manufacturer's specifications and compared with that required by the network. It is found that there is a significant disparity, with the network requirements far exceeding that of the hardware capabilities. The simulation models developed are used to determine the performance of the networks both with and without the limitations imposed by currently available hardware. While the inclusion of the hardware performance causes little ·loss in performance for the Ethernet network, it has a highly detrimental effect on that of the MAP network. A possible solution is found to this limitation which requires minimal change to the existing protocol. The conclusions reached are that with currently available hardware a group of nodes are able to fully utilise the performance of the Ethernet LAN although a single pair of nodes is unable to do so. With regard to the MAP network, the network performance is limited by that of the node performance although this can be offset to a certain extent by careful choice of one of the protocol parameters, or modification of the hardware design.en_ZA
dc.identifier.apacitationWeehuizen, H. F. (1987). <i>Simulation of distributed computer networks</i>. (Thesis). University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Electrical Engineering. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/21869en_ZA
dc.identifier.chicagocitationWeehuizen, Hermanis Frans. <i>"Simulation of distributed computer networks."</i> Thesis., University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Electrical Engineering, 1987. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/21869en_ZA
dc.identifier.citationWeehuizen, H. 1987. Simulation of distributed computer networks. University of Cape Town.en_ZA
dc.identifier.ris TY - Thesis / Dissertation AU - Weehuizen, Hermanis Frans AB - This is a study of the simulated performance of two local area networks, Ethernet and the MAP network, respectively based on the IEEE standards 802.3 and 802.4. The simulation language chosen is of the discrete event type rather than the more usual analytical model. This is done in order to observe the interaction between the various entities of a network in order to gain a better understanding of the method of operation of such a system. The performance demanded of a node entity by the networks is determined. The performance of some commercially available hardware is derived from manufacturer's specifications and compared with that required by the network. It is found that there is a significant disparity, with the network requirements far exceeding that of the hardware capabilities. The simulation models developed are used to determine the performance of the networks both with and without the limitations imposed by currently available hardware. While the inclusion of the hardware performance causes little ·loss in performance for the Ethernet network, it has a highly detrimental effect on that of the MAP network. A possible solution is found to this limitation which requires minimal change to the existing protocol. The conclusions reached are that with currently available hardware a group of nodes are able to fully utilise the performance of the Ethernet LAN although a single pair of nodes is unable to do so. With regard to the MAP network, the network performance is limited by that of the node performance although this can be offset to a certain extent by careful choice of one of the protocol parameters, or modification of the hardware design. DA - 1987 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 1987 T1 - Simulation of distributed computer networks TI - Simulation of distributed computer networks UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/21869 ER - en_ZA
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11427/21869
dc.identifier.vancouvercitationWeehuizen HF. Simulation of distributed computer networks. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town ,Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment ,Department of Electrical Engineering, 1987 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/21869en_ZA
dc.language.isoengen_ZA
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Electrical Engineeringen_ZA
dc.publisher.facultyFaculty of Engineering and the Built Environment
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Cape Town
dc.subject.otherComputer networksen_ZA
dc.subject.otherLocal area networks (Computer networks)en_ZA
dc.subject.otherElectrical Engineeringen_ZA
dc.titleSimulation of distributed computer networksen_ZA
dc.typeDoctoral Thesis
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dc.type.qualificationnamePhDen_ZA
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