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System, method and apparatus for multi-lane auto-negotiation over reduced lane media

US9900268B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2014
Grant dateFeb 20, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L5/1446
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, method and apparatus for multi-lane auto-negotiation over reduced-lane media. Auto-negotiation over an M-lane communication interface can be coordinated with the auto-negotiation over an N-lane communication interface, wherein M>N. A recursive-type auto-negotiation process would begin with the M-lane communication interface and be prevented from completing until the auto-negotiation process over the N-lane communication interface completes.

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