ATM is unlike other time division multiplexing technologies, which are on a time sharing transmission method. With TDM (time division multiplexing) the user is given a time slot to which he or she can send data. The user can

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informs the host of success. The host uses the connection identifier when sending or receiving cells. When it finishes using a connection, the host again communicates with the ATM switch to request that the connection be broken. The switch disconnects the two computers. Disconnection is equivalent to hanging up a telephone at the end of a telephone call. After a disconnection, the switch can reuse the connection identifier.

ATM is a very reliable method of data transfer because it is versatile in which it can transfer voice data and video over one network. It is foreseeable that it will become more widespread usage wise and become the backbone of many networks because the protocol is flexible over different networks.

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