System and method for enhanced physical layer device autonegotiation
US8310949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/413
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for enhanced physical layer device autonegotiation. The autonegotiation process typically identifies the highest common denominator amongst various standardized modes of operation. Enhanced autonegotiation can be used to select a mode of operation that is not the highest common denominator. Enhanced autonegotiation can also identify a non-standardized mode of operation using next page messaging, additional physical signaling, or Layer 2 messaging.
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