Integrated networking technologies for a survivable network [military network applications]

The integrated networking technology prototype demonstrates the capability of several emerging networking technologies to operate together seamlessly to enhance network services targeted for dynamic mobile environments such as those found in the battlefield. The prototype consists of four technologies: (1) autoconfiguration technology supports autonomous and rapid network deployment and configuration; (2) self-managed virtual network (SMVN) technology provides virtual networking capabilities for networks which do not natively support these functions; (3) integrated mobility management technology supports session continuity in the presence of node mobility; (4) assured IP QoS technology supports guarantees for mission-critical applications. The prototype is capable of operating over the various types of equipment and protocols to be utilized in battlefield networks. The prototype is designed such that network services and functions are survivable and reconfigurable. In this paper, we describe the four technologies as well as the integrated prototype in the laboratory environment.