OSI addressing strategies

ABSTRACT

The paper presents a survey of addressing principles of the OSI/RM. Relevant OSI-specific terms and mechanisms are explained; the addressing capabilities of the seven layers are described.

REFERENCES

• 1: [1]: ISO IS 7498 Open Systems Interconnection - Basic Reference Model, 1984.
• 2: [2]: ISO/TC 97/SC 6/N 4052 Working Draft Addendum DAD3 to ISO 7498 on Naming and Addressing; 1986.
• 3: [3]: ISO/TC 97/SC 6/N2727 Internal Organization of the Network Layer; 1983.
• 4: ISO, ISO Transport Protocol specification ISO DP 8073, RFC Editor, 1984
• 5: [5]: European Computer Manufacturer Association ECMA TR/20: Layer 4 to 1 Addressing, 1984.

INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
      C.2.1 Network Architecture and Design

          Nouns: OSI

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.2 COMPUTER-COMMUNICATION NETWORKS

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.1 THE COMPUTER INDUSTRY
      Subjects: Standards

General Terms:
Design, Standardization