Performing simplified troubleshooting procedures to isolate connectivity problems
US7774447B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/065
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for implementing troubleshooting of a network connectivity problem between a client computer coupled to a local switch and an end point on the network utilizes a client_proxy module instantiated on the local switch. The module automatically runs a series of tests utilizing the IP and MAC addresses of the client computer source addresses and reports the results of the tests.
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