Abstract Local area networks allow multiple computers to communicate within a single building or campus area. The IEEE 802.3 standard defines Ethernet, the most widely used local area network technology. Recently, the IEEE 802.3 working group has been reviewing possible additions to the Ethernet standard. The Binary Logarithmic Arbitration Method (BLAM) defines an enhanced medium access control (MAC) algorithm that reduces frame delays and improves fairness and thus better supports multimedia...

Abstract Code division multiple access (CDMA) is a "spread spectrum" technology, which means that it spreads the information contained in a particular signal of interest over a much greater bandwidth than the original signal. In a CDMA spread spectrum system, simultaneous reception of multiple signals is possible through the use of orthogonal codes. This significantly increases the system performance in addition to providing security for the user data. The objective of this...