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frame relay
frame relay A form of network transmission in which packets from different lower-speed sources are encapsulated together to form a very large frame, up to several hundred bytes in length, which is then transported as a unit on a single higher-speed bearer. The frame will usually have a fixed length, and more or less fixed internal structure. The fixed size and relatively simple internal structure of the frames means that the switching activity can be implemented with a considerable degree of hardware assistance, while the larger frame size reduces the ratio of overheads to useful payload. In particular it is possible to allow packets to enter or leave the frame relay system using an assembly of standardized products.
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JOHN DAINTITH. "frame relay." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN DAINTITH. "frame relay." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O11-framerelay.html JOHN DAINTITH. "frame relay." A Dictionary of Computing. 2004. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O11-framerelay.html |
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frame relay
frame relay One of the most popular PACKET SWITCHING technologies used for WIDE AREA NETWORKS. It is quite an old technology in Internet terms having been introduced in 1992. It is capable of sending variable length packets over existing equipment at speeds in excess of those found with T1 CARRIER technology. It does not provide for error detection or correction.
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DARREL INCE. "frame relay." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DARREL INCE. "frame relay." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O12-framerelay.html DARREL INCE. "frame relay." A Dictionary of the Internet. 2001. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O12-framerelay.html |
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