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Network system, spanning tree configuration method, spanning tree configuration node, and spanning tree configuration program

US7894374B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 2003
Grant dateFeb 22, 2011
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/484
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A node that configures a spanning tree over a network to which a plurality of nodes are connected generates a tree after a cost change using another LAN while continuing to operate the tree that existed before the change, and switches the tree that is used for forwarding after the new tree has been stable.

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