September 1994 / State Of The Art

Connecting Networks	When you want to link one network with others, you're going to need some heavy-duty connectivity. ATM, digital switching, and ISDN are among the candidates you should consider. - by Bob Ryan, Senior Editor
On The Road To ATM ATM Sources	With its ability to move large blocks of data quickly, ATM brings networking nirvana a step closer - by Peter Wayner
LANS Make The Switch	The switching capabilities of bridges, routers, and hubs add new power to LANs and make it easier than ever to connect them to enterprise WANs - by John Bryan
What's on the Market	On the low end, MicroAccess (Fremont, CA) markets an Ethernet switching hub that is in their network servers.
Digital Remote Access Putting Packets In Order	Digital phone links are finally becoming more widely available and fast enough to link remote LANs and workstations. Frame Relay, Switched 56, and ISDN are the services to look for. - by Jeffrey Fritz
The Analog Alternative	Not everyone has access to digital services yet. Several telephone service providers, particularly smaller, independent companies, have no immediate plans to implement digital-based services.

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