Networking is used in nearly every aspect of business and consequently, most corporations operate multiple networks. Though the growth has been rapid, computer networking is a complex subject.
Many technologies exist, and each technology has features that distinguish it from the others.
Multiple organizations have independently created networking standards that are not all compatible. Many companies have created commercial networking products and services based on standards created by these organizations. Interoperability issues between the products created by the different companies surface because of the incomplete nature of these standards, misinterpretation of these standards and different methods of implementation. In the global market, where devices from these different organizations interact, interoperability of these devices becomes an important factor in the growth of the technology. Interoperability issues are the main focus of this project and the methods used to discover the interoperability issues between devices supporting MPOA are explained in detail.