Electrical computers and digital processing systems: interprogra – Application program interface
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-29
2005-03-29
An, Meng-Al T. (Department: 2126)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: interprogra
Application program interface
C370S216000, C709S220000, C714S001000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06874147
ABSTRACT:
Application Programming Interface, methods and apparatus are disclosed for enhancing data network communication. In a network including a first and a second network interface, each interface has an associated MAC address, and each network interface has a driver storing the MAC address for its associated interface. Under certain circumstances, such as in a fail-over condition, or to improve throughput, the second driver is conditionally directed to replace its stored MAC address with the MAC address of the first network interface. Thus, the second network interface can process network traffic as if it were the first network interface. Disclosed are several features and advantages resulting from such MAC reassignment.
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An Meng-Al T.
Anya Charles
Yates Steven D.
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