Local network including concentric main and relief rings

Details Local network including concentric main and relief rings Local network including concentric main and relief rings

1994-03-07

1998-02-03

Olms, Douglas W.

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

370401, 370405, H04J 302

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057152519

ABSTRACT:
A local network for connecting a plurality of stations includes a main ring which is formed by a number of network interfaces coupled via main ring lines, which network interfaces are each coupled to a respective one of the stations, and a first relief ring, which is formed by a number of bridge elements coupled in series via relief ring lines. The relief ring is coupled to the main ring. At least one bridge element is provided for establishing a connection between the first relief ring and the main ring.

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