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Automatic configuration of a repeater

US9455867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2013
Grant dateSep 27, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L41/0809
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an in-band process to inform an external repeater of a desired new configuration or mode of operation. After negotiation of rate and other information during an auto-negotiation routine, a network node sends configuration information to a network element, such as an external network repeater.

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