Multiplex communications – Wide area network – Packet switching
Patent
1987-11-23
1990-01-23
Orsino, Joseph A.
Multiplex communications
Wide area network
Packet switching
178 2R, 375 36, H04J 116
Patent
active
048963151
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method are disclosed for determining the location of a network component coupled to a local area network segment. A remote segment monitor unit is coupled to either end of a cable segment of a local area network system. The remote segment monitor unit, for each transaction on the cable segment, determines a value related to the transaction signal strength and determines the identity of the network node from which the transaction originated. By providing a record of the transaction signal strength associated with each network node (component) in both remote segment monitors, the location of network nodes can be ascertained.
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Felker Michael A.
Gilstrap John W.
Martos Jesus J.
Viverito Angelo N.
Wang Chang J.
Digital Equipment Corporation
Holloway William W.
Orsino Joseph A.
Pledger T. Carter
Scutch III Frank M.
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