Advanced bridge/router local area network modem node
US5724356A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/4612
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An intelligent LAN modem node is used in a bridge system which provides transparent internetwork communications over a plurality of channels. The LAN modem node is protocol independent and has a packet load distribution system which shares packet traffic across the channels using optional user-defined channel preferences. The LAN modem nodes used in the bridge system provides compression for increasing bridge transmission speed. The bridge system provides a filtering system to control access over the bridge and restrict unnecessary bridge traffic. Additionally, the bridge system provides automatic redial in the event modem communications are lost.
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