| Detailed analysis of an IBM ATM workgroup with remote ISDN access has been conducted to assess the feasibility of distance learning and telecommuting application support. Accomplishments of the research include installing and configuring the network hardware, evaluating the advanced network technology and developing a laboratory prototype to support multimedia applications. Network model results predict that the ATM network will significantly improve laboratory network performance as compared to that of the currently installed Ethernet network. Follow-on activities have been identified so that the ideas and implementation of this prototype may be continued. This prototype is expected to immediately benefit the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) by providing state-of-the-art equipment for telecommunications students. |
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