This paper evaluates the performance of Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) based Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) virtual private network (VPN) in a small to medium sized organization. The demand for security in d...This paper evaluates the performance of Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) based Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) virtual private network (VPN) in a small to medium sized organization. The demand for security in data networks has been increasing owing to the high cyber attacks and potential risks associated with networks spread over distant geographical locations. The MPLS networks ride on the public network backbone that is porous and highly susceptible to attacks and so the need for reliable security mechanisms to be part of the deployment plan. The evaluation criteria concentrated on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Video conferencing with keen interest in jitter, end to end delivery and general data flow. This study used both structured questionnaire and observation methods. The structured questionnaire was administered to a group of 70 VPN users in a company. This provided the study with precise responses. The observation method was used in data simulations using OPNET Version 14.5 Simulation software. The results show that the IPSec features increase the size of data packets by approximately 9.98% translating into approximately 90.02% effectiveness. The tests showed that the performance metrics are all well within the recommended standards. The IPSec Based MPLS Virtual private network is more stable and secure than one without IPSec.展开更多
A new method for multi-protocol label switching is presented in this study, whose core idea is to construct model for simulating process of accommodating network online loads and then adopt genetic algorithm to optimi...A new method for multi-protocol label switching is presented in this study, whose core idea is to construct model for simulating process of accommodating network online loads and then adopt genetic algorithm to optimize the model. Due to the heuristic property of evolutional method, the new method is efficient and effective, which is verified by the experiments.展开更多
The rapid development of network raise the role of WAN. As a large-scale backbone network, the failure of network components can lead to huge loss of data and revenue. How to improve the data switching speed and Quali...The rapid development of network raise the role of WAN. As a large-scale backbone network, the failure of network components can lead to huge loss of data and revenue. How to improve the data switching speed and Quality of Service of network data is more and more important problem which Internet Server Provides cared. Multi-Protocol Lable Switching （MPLS） is a new WAN technology which is currently being standardized by IETF. This paper analysise the architecture of MPLS and describe the mechanism of label switching protocol. In addition, this study analyses the encapsulation of data packet at the Label Switching Routers which is on the boundary of MPLS network. A Label Switching Path （LSP） is built by Label Distribute Protocol in core network. A conclution of ＂one time routed, more times switching＂ routed was reached.展开更多
Nonlinear consensus protocols for dynamic directed networks of multi-agent systems with fixed and switching topologies are investigated separately in this paper. Based on the centre manifold reduction technique, nonli...Nonlinear consensus protocols for dynamic directed networks of multi-agent systems with fixed and switching topologies are investigated separately in this paper. Based on the centre manifold reduction technique, nonlinear consensus protocols are presented. We prove that a group of agents can reach a β-consensus, the value of which is the group decision value varying from the minimum and the maximum values of the initial states of the agents. Moreover, we derive the conditions to guarantee that all the agents reach a β-consensus on a desired group decision value. Finally, a simulation study concerning the vertical alignment manoeuvere of a team of unmanned air vehicles is performed. Simulation results show that the nonlinear consensus protocols proposed are more effective than the linear protocols for the formation control of the agents and they are an improvement over existing protocols.展开更多
A multiobjective quality of service (QoS) routing algorithm was proposed and used as the QoS-aware path selection approach in differentiated services and multi-protocol label switching (DiffServ-MPLS) networks. It sim...A multiobjective quality of service (QoS) routing algorithm was proposed and used as the QoS-aware path selection approach in differentiated services and multi-protocol label switching (DiffServ-MPLS) networks. It simultaneously optimizes multiple QoS objectives by a genetic algorithm in conjunction with concept of Pareto dominance. The simulation demonstrates that the proposed algorithm is capable of discovering a set of QoS-based near optimal paths within in a few iterations. In addition, the simulation results also show the scalability of the algorithm with increasing number of network nodes.展开更多
文摘This paper evaluates the performance of Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) based Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) virtual private network (VPN) in a small to medium sized organization. The demand for security in data networks has been increasing owing to the high cyber attacks and potential risks associated with networks spread over distant geographical locations. The MPLS networks ride on the public network backbone that is porous and highly susceptible to attacks and so the need for reliable security mechanisms to be part of the deployment plan. The evaluation criteria concentrated on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Video conferencing with keen interest in jitter, end to end delivery and general data flow. This study used both structured questionnaire and observation methods. The structured questionnaire was administered to a group of 70 VPN users in a company. This provided the study with precise responses. The observation method was used in data simulations using OPNET Version 14.5 Simulation software. The results show that the IPSec features increase the size of data packets by approximately 9.98% translating into approximately 90.02% effectiveness. The tests showed that the performance metrics are all well within the recommended standards. The IPSec Based MPLS Virtual private network is more stable and secure than one without IPSec.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No10371097)Open Project of Com-putational Key Laboratory in Yunnan Provice
文摘A new method for multi-protocol label switching is presented in this study, whose core idea is to construct model for simulating process of accommodating network online loads and then adopt genetic algorithm to optimize the model. Due to the heuristic property of evolutional method, the new method is efficient and effective, which is verified by the experiments.
文摘The rapid development of network raise the role of WAN. As a large-scale backbone network, the failure of network components can lead to huge loss of data and revenue. How to improve the data switching speed and Quality of Service of network data is more and more important problem which Internet Server Provides cared. Multi-Protocol Lable Switching （MPLS） is a new WAN technology which is currently being standardized by IETF. This paper analysise the architecture of MPLS and describe the mechanism of label switching protocol. In addition, this study analyses the encapsulation of data packet at the Label Switching Routers which is on the boundary of MPLS network. A Label Switching Path （LSP） is built by Label Distribute Protocol in core network. A conclution of ＂one time routed, more times switching＂ routed was reached.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No 60525303)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province,China (Grant No 2006000270)
文摘Nonlinear consensus protocols for dynamic directed networks of multi-agent systems with fixed and switching topologies are investigated separately in this paper. Based on the centre manifold reduction technique, nonlinear consensus protocols are presented. We prove that a group of agents can reach a β-consensus, the value of which is the group decision value varying from the minimum and the maximum values of the initial states of the agents. Moreover, we derive the conditions to guarantee that all the agents reach a β-consensus on a desired group decision value. Finally, a simulation study concerning the vertical alignment manoeuvere of a team of unmanned air vehicles is performed. Simulation results show that the nonlinear consensus protocols proposed are more effective than the linear protocols for the formation control of the agents and they are an improvement over existing protocols.
文摘A multiobjective quality of service (QoS) routing algorithm was proposed and used as the QoS-aware path selection approach in differentiated services and multi-protocol label switching (DiffServ-MPLS) networks. It simultaneously optimizes multiple QoS objectives by a genetic algorithm in conjunction with concept of Pareto dominance. The simulation demonstrates that the proposed algorithm is capable of discovering a set of QoS-based near optimal paths within in a few iterations. In addition, the simulation results also show the scalability of the algorithm with increasing number of network nodes.
