Network component management
US8819223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L43/10
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network component management system includes a first network element and a second network element. The second network element is at a customer location and is configured to communicate with the first network element over a communication network. A computing device is configured to communicate with the first and second network elements over the communication network and includes a visibility tool configured to actively monitor the second network element and present a status of the second network element. The status of the second network element indicates whether the second network element is provisioned and able to communicate over the communication network. A method includes querying the network element, determining the status of the network element, presenting the status, and initiating a troubleshooting procedure if the network element is not provisioned or is unable to communicate over the communication network.
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