This document discusses virtual circuit networks including Frame Relay and ATM. It begins by explaining circuit switched networks and how they establish dedicated connections between stations using switches. It then covers Frame Relay, describing it as a virtual circuit WAN that provides permanent and switched virtual circuits identified by DLCIs. Frame Relay operates at the data link layer and does not provide flow or error control. The document also discusses ATM, describing it as a cell switched network where connections between endpoints are established using transmission paths, virtual paths, and virtual circuits identified by VPIs and VCIs. ATM uses fixed size cells and defines several versions of the application adaptation layer.