Cell Relay Archive

["Michael D. Todd" <toddmd@aur.alcatel.com>]

Paul Koning wrote:

> This is why CIF (cells in frames) failed, as expected.
> It addressed the lesser problem (installation of new NICs)
> without addressing the bigger one (replacement of all the
> applications).  It seems to me that ATM over IP is a slight
> tweak of CIF (moved up a layer) and will have the same
> difficulties.

I'm not sure I understand your point. What are the existing 
desktop applications that generate ATM cells? The existing 
applications mostly use IP, so carry IP over your favorite 
MAC layer. 

As for new services that use ATM natively, won't there be new 
applications? Today the killer app seems to be voice. I don't think 
it will fly over IP. Most of the xDSL modems are ATM on the network 
side. All you have to do is provide a tip/ring interface 
on the modem & provide support for UNI signaling in the modem. That not 
only bypasses existing applications, but also the PC platform.

> 
>         paul

-- 
Mike

Michael Todd; Alcatel USA; Raleigh, NC USA