Method and apparatus for self-assigning network identification codes
US8458307B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 4, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04B2203/5458
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for self-assigning network identification codes to a network device. In one embodiment, a method comprises determining if the network device comprises a default network identification code. If the network identification code comprises a default network identification code, transmitting a first network identification code and determining whether a first response was received to the first network identification code transmission. If no response was received, assigning the first network identification code to the network device. If the first response was received, transmitting a second network identification code and determining whether a second response in response to the second network identification code transmission was received. If so, assigning the second network identification code to the network device.
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