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Method and apparatus for network analysis

US5664105A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 1994
Grant dateSep 2, 1997
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L12/413
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A network analysis instrument employs a CPU, display and field programmable gate array circuitry to receive network data and detect various error conditions. Percent utilization is determined and information pertaining thereto is displayed to provide a user with information regarding network operating conditions. Ghosts are detected as well as collisions, jabber conditions and runt conditions.

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