Method and system for using DLPI to negotiate advanced interfaces
US7487514B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L67/14
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for obtaining a capability of a network interface card (NIC). The method includes sending a first data link provider interface (DLPI) request to the NIC and sending a DLPI acknowledgement to an operating system, where the DLPI acknowledgement includes the capability of the NIC. The method further includes enabling the capability on the operating system and establishing a direct communication channel between the NIC and the operating system using the capability.
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