Network system, spanning tree configuration method, spanning tree configuration node, and spanning tree configuration program
US7894374B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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