Network device information exchange
US5276440A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 6, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q3/0016
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network has a plurality of devices connected together in pairs. When a physical connection between a pair of devices is initiated, the devices exchange information regarding a unique device identifier, and details of the physical connection. This information is provided in a report to a network manager. When a failure occurs on the network, the connection information is used to locate the failure.
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