Dynamic detection of LAN network protocol
US6928086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/323
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for multi-protocol LAN support, which is applicable to Ethernet, Token-Ring, and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) protocols. The LAN support is located at a workstation and provides for automatic determination of the LAN protocol type and speed. A common adapter card is provided for use in the workstation to interface the workstation to any of the LANs of interest. A four-step sequential process is taught for determining the protocol type and speed.
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