Method and apparatus for performing frame processing for a network
US6377998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/12
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved frame processing apparatus for a network that supports high speed frame processing is disclosed. The frame processing apparatus uses a combination of fixed hardware and programmable hardware to implement network processing, including frame processing and media access control (MAC) processing. Although generally applicable to frame processing for networks, the improved frame processing apparatus is particular suited for token-ring networks and ethernet networks. The invention can be implemented in numerous ways, including as an apparatus, an integrated circuit and network equipment.
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