Method and apparatus for configuration by a first network element based on operating parameters of a second network element
US6718137B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 5, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2012/5625
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A first network element includes or is associated with a query engine that allows it to retrieve operating parameters from a second network element even when the first and second network elements are not participating in a common routing protocol. The first element is thereby able to infer the quality of data signals passing through it and take configuration action in response to an operational problems. In one embodiment, a preexisting management agent in the second element is utilized by the first element and modification or enhancement of the second element is not necessary.
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