Distributed network repeater system

Details Distributed network repeater system Distributed network repeater system

2005-12-06

2005-12-06

Healy, Brian (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With optical coupler

Plural

C385S014000, C385S031000, C385S088000, C385S092000, C385S094000, C398S037000, C398S097000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06973230

ABSTRACT:
A repeater, useable for connecting switches in a data communication network, is provided in a distributed and/or modular fashion. The repeater includes a plurality of separate and distinct components or modules connected to or at least partially housed in, the various switches which the repeater modules couple. Preferably, the repeater autodetects and/or autoconfigures some or all aspects of repeater operations, such as detecting and/or configuring appropriate full/half-duplex mode operation or detecting and/or configuring in response to appropriate or approved cable-type connections. The distributed and/or modular repeater facilitates accommodating various switching or repeater needs as a network grows or contracts.

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