Configuration device for use in a networked communication system
US5420572A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 30, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/604
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus useful in the configuration of communication network. The present invention provides for improved apparatus and techniques for configuration of network nodes. In particular, what is described is a device which may be coupled with each node of a network. When coupled to a node, the device and node cooperate in allowing communication of information identifying the node and the node type to the device. The node identification and type information may then be utilized to reliably complete configuration of a network.
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