Diagnostic tool and method for troubleshooting multicast...

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2006-08-31

2010-11-30

Shah, Chirag G (Department: 2477)

Multiplex communications

Diagnostic testing

Determination of communication parameters

C370S254000, C370S390000, C370S432000

Reexamination Certificate

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07843845

ABSTRACT:
A diagnostic tool and method are described herein that are capable of diagnosing and localizing a multicast connectivity flow fault within a layer2aggregation network. In one application, the diagnostic tool and method can be used by a customer service representative to diagnose why a customer cannot receive a television channel even though they can receive other television channels within an IPTV network.

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