2GLOSSARY
ATM LAN
Topology that consists of ATM switches and computer interfaces that provide high data rate connectivity for voice, video, and data (IP, SNA, and multimedia).
BUS
Broadcast and Unknown Server. A server within LAN emulation (for ATM networks) that has the ability to receive broadcast requests from all other stations on the network, and forward them to a multicast switch. The switch, in turn, broadcasts the requests to all other stations on the network.
Call control
A process that uses the signaling procedures to establish connections. The connection is actually much like a telephone call, and the processes are sometimes referred to as “call setup” and “call control” procedures.
Call setup
Method of opening up circuits to provide the necessary bandwidth in local or remote networks.
CBR
Constant Bit Rate. The transmission of bits at a fixed rate over a network.
CCITT
International Telephone and Telegraph Consultative Committee. The international standards body for telecommunications.
Cell
The basic data unit used to transmit information through an ATM network. The cell is 53 bytes in length and supports
