Multiplex communications – Duplex – Communication over free space
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-21
2006-11-21
Pham, Chi (Department: 2616)
Multiplex communications
Duplex
Communication over free space
C370S282000, C370S296000, C370S443000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07139250
ABSTRACT:
A port on a network device engages in auto-negotiation on a network link during a first operational state to select a transmission mode, either half duplex or full duplex. If half duplex operation is selected, the port commences half duplex operation in a second operational state. During the second operational state, the link is monitored for an error condition indicating that another network device attached to the link may not be operating in a half duplex mode. This error condition includes the occurrence of excessive collisions or late collisions. When the error condition is detected, the port commences full duplex operation in a third operational state, based on the presumption that device at the other end of the link may be configured for fixed full duplex operation. If proper operation ensues, the port remains configured for full duplex transmission. Because the presumption may be incorrect, the link is monitored during the third operational state for a second error condition indicating that transmissions by the network device may be interfering with transmissions by the other network device. Examples of the second error condition include excessive frame check sequence errors and an excessive number of abnormally truncated messages. If such a second error condition occurs, the port is disabled in a fourth operational state and the condition is reported to higher-level operating software. Repeated attempts at normal operation may follow, with further monitoring that may result in shutting down the port if normal operation cannot be achieved.
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Gardner Steven Lyle
Hiscock James Scott
Yuen Michael
3Com Corporation
Abelson Ronald
Pham Chi
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