Method and apparatus for networking data devices using an uplink

Details Method and apparatus for networking data devices using an uplink Method and apparatus for networking data devices using an uplink

1997-07-11

1998-12-29

Chan, Jason

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

370236, 370402, 370408, 370445, 39520072, H04L 1228, H04L 1256, H04L 12413, G06F 1516

Patent

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058547908

ABSTRACT:
A network (10) includes several local networks (32, 34, 36). Each local network (32, 34, 36) includes a repeater (12, 16, 20) coupled to data devices (14, 18, 22). The combination of the repeater (12, 16, 20) and the data devices (14, 18, 22) form a collision domain for managing communications within the local network (32, 34, 36). Uplink modules (40, 44) manage communications between the local networks (32, 34, 36) by isolating collision domains and generating collision indications when messages cannot be transmitted. The uplink modules (40, 44) may also implement bridging, routing, or filtering capabilities that inhibit transmission of an intra-network message beyond its local network (32, 34, 36).

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