August 2000
Intermediate to advanced
528 pages
12h 44m
English
As part of the NSFNET solicitation for transitioning to the new Internet architecture, NSF requested that the regional networks (also called mid-level networks) start transitioning their connections from the NSFNET backbones to other providers.
Regional networks have been a part of the NSFNET since its creation and have played a major role in the network connectivity of the research and education community. Regional network providers (RNPs) connect a broad base of client/member organizations (such as universities), providing them with multiple networking services and with Inter-Regional Connectivity (IRC).
Here are the anticipated duties of the RNPs per the NSF 93-52 program solicitation: ...
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