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Automatic detection and configuration of Ethernet OAM protocols

US8687501B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2012
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/0886
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure teaches a method of implementing a system that dynamically learns and applies local configuration for Ethernet OAM. The disclosed system eliminates complexity inherent with standards based Ethernet OAM, therefore reducing errors and enhancing the overall usability of the Ethernet OAM infrastructure.

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