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Multiservice Ethernet Access

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Overview Ethernet is evolving from its origins in the local area network into a cost-effective and reliable wide area network technology. Market research shows that business customers are moving away from traditional leased lines and selecting Ethernet as the access network technology of choice due to its low cost, simplicity and flexibility. Developments in Ethernet technology are now offering service providers the opportunity to deliver cost-effective carrier class Ethernet services. In particular, a new generation of Ethernet Network Termination Equipment (NTE) is emerging which provides remote management, flexible bandwidth and fault diagnosis while supporting access to multiple services delivered over a single physical connection. This paper describes the advantages and potential cost savings of using Ethernet in the access network.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Springer Science+Business Media	File Format	PDF
Date Published	April 2006
Format	White Papers
Topics	Ethernet, LAN - WAN Standards, Network Design

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