Contacting a computing device outside a local network

Details Contacting a computing device outside a local network Contacting a computing device outside a local network

2005-11-01

2005-11-01

Phan, Man U. (Department: 2665)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S218000, C370S401000, C709S220000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06961336

ABSTRACT:
A facility for communicating between two computing devices is described. The facility determines a first computing device has been connected to a distinguished computer network that is connected to a second level computer network. The facility then utilizes the distinguished computer network and the second level computer network to establish contact with a second computing device that is outside the distinguished computer network.

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