Method and apparatus for determination of network topology

Details Method and apparatus for determination of network topology Method and apparatus for determination of network topology

2003-06-12

2009-10-13

Moe, Aung S (Department: 2416)

Multiplex communications

Diagnostic testing

Path check

C370S252000, C370S392000, C709S224000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07602728

ABSTRACT:
Network topology information is determined in a network-based communication system by generating communications between, for example, selected pairs of endpoint devices each associated with a network. A given one of the communications is sent from a first one of the endpoint devices to a second one of the endpoint devices and returned from the second endpoint device to the first endpoint device. Information contained in the communication as received at the first endpoint device from the second endpoint device is processed to determine network topology information characterizing at least a portion of the network.

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