The Gigabit Networking Technology project was composed of four separate but complementary CRADA efforts which sought to develop, test and evaluate alternate approaches to interconnecting gigabit LANs and WANS. The goal of the Gigabit Networking Technology project was to test, demonstrate, and evaIuate some of the most promising components of cutting-edge telecommunication technologies that will directly support defense and energy applications, as well as many commercial and scientific interests. LLNL, the other participating laboratories, DOE, and the nation will benefit greatly from this CIL4DA because interconnected gigabit LANs and WANS will be the technology infrastructure that will make possible the “information super-highway.”