Intelligent network interface port for visiting computers

Details Intelligent network interface port for visiting computers Intelligent network interface port for visiting computers

2006-08-08

2006-08-08

Gaffin, Jeffrey (Department: 2182)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Network-to-computer interfacing

C709S220000, C709S221000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07089334

ABSTRACT:
A intelligent network interface network port (INIP) is provided that enables a visiting computer to be connected to a local area network (LAN), even though the LAN is not configured to support the visiting computer. Upon detecting one of several specific types of messages, the INIP modifies the message, retransmits the modified message and notifies the visiting computer that the INIP is the appropriate target for the message, thus acting as a relay point between the visiting computer and other devices both on the LAN and accessible through it. This enables the visiting computer to transparently connect to a LAN that is not configured to support it.

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