CONTENTS

�1���� Scope of this Recommendation
�2���� References
�3���� Terms and definitions
�4���� Abbreviations
�5���� Introduction
�6���� General considerations on B-ISDN networks
������� 6.1���� Layers and levels in the network
������� 6.2���� Connection types
������� 6.3���� Nodes
������� 6.4���� Types of networks
������� 6.5���� ATM transfer capabilities
������� 6.6���� QOS requirements
������� 6.7���� GOS objectives
������� 6.8���� Traffic controls
�7���� Resources in the ATM layer: definitions and implications
������� 7.1���� ATM link
������� 7.2���� VPC as a connection and as a resource
������� 7.3���� Characterization of network-to-network VPCs
������� 7.4���� ATM link set and VPC set
�8���� Relation between cell-level traffic control and dimensioning
������� 8.1���� Iterative approach
������� 8.2���� Equivalent cell rate
�9���� Strategies for network configuration
������� 9.1���� Applications of VPCs
������� 9.2���� Drawbacks of the use of VPCs
������� 9.3���� Requirements and guidelines
10���� History