ABSTRACT
LAN emulation allows users of an ATM network to run any higher-layer protocol in its existing state without requiring any changes. LANE is a method of performing basic bridging functionality between a host on an ATM-attached bridge and an ATM-attached host, or between two ATMattached hosts. Because LANE masks much of the complexity from users while allowing them to benefit from ATM, it has become the standard of choice for transporting data traffic across heterogeneous networks.
