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Related Terms bus HIPPI MAE NAP network node NSP T-3 carrier vBNS backbone Another term for bus, the main wire that connects nodes. The term is often used to describe the main network connections composing the Internet. More Information Bell Atlantic's ATM LAN Office Backbone This page has the technical requirements for an ATM LAN Office backbone. Updated on Jul 16, 1998 Fortify Your Backbone InfoWorld feature story (May 1998) that explores alternatives for improving backbone performance. Updated on Aug 5, 1998 LAN Backbone Switching White paper that describes the use of switching technology to address congestion on a network backbone. MCI's very high speed Backbone Network Service (vBNS) site Describes MCI and the National Science Foundation's very high speed Backbone Network Service (vBNS). Additionally, this MCI site provides access to vBNS network statistics, a schedule of events and activities, and detailed site configurations to support NSF-funded network researchers. Updated on Apr 24, 1998 Russ Haynal's ISP Page Contains resources that "every ISP employee should know about the Internet." Includes links to backbone maps, global interconnection points, Internet architecture data, etc. Updated on Aug 5, 1998