IEEE 802.17

IEEE 802.17 is a set of standards for a networking technology called Resilient Packet Ring (RPR). It is designed to efficiently manage data transfer across metropolitan area networks (MANs), which connect multiple local networks within a city or region. RPR ensures high-speed, reliable communication by dynamically balancing data traffic, avoiding congestion, and quickly recovering from failures. This technology is especially useful for carrying a wide range of services like internet, voice, and video, all while maintaining robustness and efficiency in large-scale network environments.