Identifying an edge switch and port to which a network user...

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2005-11-15

2005-11-15

Vu, Huy D. (Department: 2665)

Multiplex communications

Network configuration determination

Using a particular learning algorithm or technique

C370S254000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06965577

ABSTRACT:
An edge switch of a packet-based communication network, the edge switch having a port to which a specified user is connected is identified. A unicast request packet is sent from a policy server to the specified user, the unicast request packet including destination address data and a selected identification code. The selected identification code is detected at the port. The packet is diverted to a management agent for the switch and an identification of the switch and the user is returned to the server.

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