Mitigating Broadcast Propagation in Redundant BMA Networks Using Layer 3 Uplinks

Boma ThankGod-Ibulubo, Harpreet Singh, Cosmas Ifeanyi Nwakanma, Edwin Allotey-Acquaye

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Abstract

The purpose of redundancy in computer networks is to increase the robustness and resilience of the network. Deploying multiple paths to network devices or redundant devices could accomplish this purpose. It would also increase the complexity and chances of having a broadcast storm within the network due to potential loops from multiple paths. The Spanning-Tree Protocol was developed to uphold these desired network features and solve the loop problem. Layer 3 switches have facilitated the deployment of layer 3 links between specific switches which was only possible with layer 2 links. This paper explores alter-native layer 3 (Open Shortest Path First and Enhanced Interior Gateway Protocol) protocols that could efficiently replace the spanning-tree protocol in Broadcast Multi-Access Networks. An analysis of the performance of these protocols was made in com-parison to spanning-tree in their ability to uphold redundancy, resilience and robustness. Experimental tests were implemented for User Datagram Protocol and Transmission Control Protocol transmissions. The results showed that both layer 3 protocols can efficiently replace spanning-tree in Broadcast Multi-Access Networks.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2024 International Conference on Communications, Computing, Cybersecurity, and Informatics (CCCI)
Place of PublicationBeijing, China
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages1-8
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)979-8-3503-4983-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Nov 2024
Event2024 International Conference on Communications, Computing, Cybersecurity, and Informatics (CCCI) - Beijing , China
Duration: 16 Oct 202418 Oct 2024
https://www.aconf.org/conf_196051.2024_International_Conference_on_Communications,_Computing,_Cybersecurity,_and_Informatics_(CCCI).html

Conference

Conference2024 International Conference on Communications, Computing, Cybersecurity, and Informatics (CCCI)
Abbreviated titleCCCI 2024
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period16/10/2418/10/24
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Keywords

  • Protocols
  • Storms
  • Redundancy
  • Logic gates
  • Robustness
  • Telecommunication computing
  • Uplink
  • Informatics
  • Resilience
  • Convergence
  • redundancy
  • loop prevention
  • STP
  • spanning tree
  • OSPF
  • EIGRP
  • broadcast storm
  • network resilience
  • fault tolerance
  • robustness
  • reliability
  • and convergence

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