Everything about Link Control Protocol

🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path

1. Read the overview: Link Control ProtocolA 5-minute orientation
2. Skim a recent paper: Research on the Security of NC-Link Numerical Control Equipment Protocol Based on Colored Petri NetInfluential work since 2022
3. Pick up a classic book: Computer NetworksThe most-reprinted book on the subject
4. Read the landmark paper: A Link-Layer Synchronization and Medium Access Control Protocol for Terahertz-Band Communication NetworksCited 50 times
5. Go sideways: Point-to-Point ProtocolA closely related topic
6. Go sideways: Point-to-Point Protocol daemonA closely related topic

🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)

• A Link-Layer Synchronization and Medium Access Control Protocol for Terahertz-Band Communication Networks

  Qing Xia, Zahed Hossain, Michael Medley · 2021 · IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing · 50 citations

• A Centralized Cross-Layer Protocol for Joint Power Control, Link Scheduling, and Routing in UWSNs

  Yufan Yuan, Xiaoxiao Zhuo, Meiyan Liu · 2024 · IEEE Internet of Things Journal · 26 citations

• A data link control protocol for LEO satellite networks providing a reliable datagram service

  C. Ward, C.H. Choi, T.F. Hain · 1995 · IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking · 13 citations

• Performance Evaluation of a Logical Link Control Protocol for an ATM Air Interface

  Dietmar Petras, Andreas Hettich · 1997 · International Journal of Wireless Information Networks · 7 citations

• Link Aggregation Control Protocol on Software Defined Network

  L. D. Irawati, Y. Sun Hariyani, S. Hadiyoso · 2017 · International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering (IJECE) · 5 citations

• Flexible logical-link-identifier assignment policy for Ethernet passive optical networks based on extended multipoint-control-protocol DU flow control

  Marek Hajduczenia, Henrique J. da Silva, Paulo P. Monteiro · 2006 · Journal of Optical Networking · 3 citations

• LSC2: An extended link state protocol with centralized control

  Dan Zhao, Chunqing Wu, Xiaofeng Hu · 2013 · Peer-to-Peer Networking and Applications · 2 citations

• Cross Layer Transmission Control Protocol Interacting with Link Reliable Routing in MANET

  Jie SUN, Wei GUO · 2011 · Journal of Software · 2 citations

🆕 Influential since 2022

• Research on the Security of NC-Link Numerical Control Equipment Protocol Based on Colored Petri Net

  Jianming Shi, Tao Feng, Lu Zheng · 2024 · Symmetry · 2 citations

• Transmission Control Protocol Technique through Congestion Window Control Based on Link Disconnection Awareness

  Yongin Jeon, Yunseong Lee, Sungrae Cho · 2022 · The Journal of Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences · 0 citations

• Analisa Performa VLAN Dengan Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) Layer 3 Pada Kasus Penentuan Topologi

  Tommi Alfian Armawan Sandi, Firmansyah Firmansyah, Mugi Raharjo · 2025 · INSANtek · 0 citations

• ANALISIS PERBANDINGAN KINERJA DAN EFISIENSI LINK AGGREGATION CONTROL PROTOCOL (LACP) DENGAN PARALLEL LINK DALAM MENINGKATKAN KAPASITAS JARINGAN PADA KETERBATASAN PORT 1 GBPS DI PT. INDOSAT OOREDOO HUTCHISON

  Abdul Rahman, Giri Purnama · 2026 · JATI (Jurnal Mahasiswa Teknik Informatika) · 0 citations

• An enhanced optimized link state routing (E-OLSR) protocol for efficient control messaging and load management in shortwave ad hoc networks

  Mayas Aljibawi, Saad Abed, Ammar Alazzawi · 2026 · Journal of University of Anbar for Pure Science · 0 citations

📚 Books worth reading

• Computer NetworksAndrew S. Tanenbaum, John David Wetherall · 1981
• 📕Developments in fiber optics for distribution automation · 1991

Ranked by number of editions on Open Library, a rough measure of how lasting a book is.

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