Fundamentals of Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM):

Overview of ATM
Introduction to ATM Concepts
ATM Architecture
ATM Network Interfaces
ATM Transfer Mode

ATM Protocol Reference Model
Components of the ATM Protocol Reference Model
The ATM Physical Layer
The ATM Layer
The ATM Adaptation Layer

ATM Addressing and Signaling
ATM Addressing
ATM Signaling
ATM Signaling Protocol Stack
Signaling at the UNI Interface
Signaling at the NNI Interface

ATM Routing Protocols
Basics of Routing
Interim Inter-Switch Signaling Protocol
PNNI as a Routing Protocol
PNNI Routing Mechanisms

ATM Traffic Management and Quality of Service
QoS in ATM Networks
Management of ATM Traffic
ATM Traffic Management Techniques
ATM Flow Control
ATM Congestion Control

ATM Network Management
Network Management Tasks
Network Management Reference Model of ATM
Operations and Maintenance
Integrated Layer Management Interface

ATM Integrated Service Design
ATM Enterprise and Backbone Services
ATM Customer Perspective
Interworking with ATM

After completing this course, students will know how to:

examine the basic concepts, architecture, interfaces, and transmission modes of ATM networks.
explore the ATM protocol reference model.
examine the addressing formats and signaling protocols of ATM networks.
explore the basics of routing and the routing protocols adopted by ATM networks.
examine the various ATM traffic management techniques incorporated in an ATM network to achieve the desired QoS.
examine how network management is implemented in ATM networks.
examine the role of ATM in integrating with existing infrastructure and interworking with other networks.

Prerequisites

Students should have taken the Fundamentals of Data Communication: Level 2
course or have equivalent knowledge.