Method for running a computer network
US10644989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/488
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention provides for a method for running a computer network and such a computer network. The computer network comprises a number of devices being arranged in a stable daisy-chained loop, wherein each device comprises a bridge having at least three ports, whereby during running the computer network each device can take different states to avoid a loop, and whereby in case of rebooting the ports of at least one of the devices keep their current port states.
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