Efficient method of deducing network topology including...

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2005-08-09

2005-08-09

Nguyen, Chau (Department: 2663)

Multiplex communications

Network configuration determination

Using a particular learning algorithm or technique

C370S392000, C370S401000

Reexamination Certificate

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06928059

ABSTRACT:
A technique for discovering the topology of a computer network and which relies on initially resolving the positions of end stations on the network and subsequently resolving the topology of remaining devices. This technique specifically involves querying a port of a managed device for a first address of any packet which it received; querying the same port for a second address of any other packet which the device received; if there is no such second packet, then returning data to a manager and determining if there is another port on the device; if there is such a second address, determining if there is another port on the device; repeating the preceding steps for the other port of the device; and if no such other port exists, repeating all the preceding steps for another managed device on the network.

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