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For the benefit of the readers with little background in networking, we present topics in communication networks that are relevant to Smart Grid communications. Networking practitioners may also skim through this chapter to better appreciate the context behind the material presented in the rest of this book. After a brief presentation of the communication network architecture framework of the Open System Interconnection (OSI) architecture, networking layers pertinent to Smart Grid network are presented in more detail. Introduction to many wireless and wireline technologies is included. Where appropriate, reliability, security, and quality of service (QoS) features of these technologies are conveyed. (Details of these network technologies will be presented in the later chapters of this book for their use in Smart Grid communication networks.)
Since IP will be the network protocol of choice for most evolving smart networks, relevant IP networking features are described in more detail. Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology is also included in this review as MPLS provides many benefits in the Smart Grid network.
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Budka, K.C., Deshpande, J.G., Thottan, M. (2014). Elements of Communication Networking for Power System Practitioners. In: Communication Networks for Smart Grids. Computer Communications and Networks. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6302-2_3
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