Multiplex communications – Wide area network – Packet switching
Patent
1996-09-18
1998-11-24
Bowler, Alyssa H.
Multiplex communications
Wide area network
Packet switching
39520038, 3952006, 370468, H04J 322
Patent
active
058419853
ABSTRACT:
A circuit to control a network interface includes a first interface circuit and a second interface circuit. The first interface circuit is capable of negotiating one protocol to use from a plurality of known interface protocols. The first interface circuit controls the network interface when the negotiated interface protocol is supported by the first interface circuit. Otherwise, if the second interface circuit supports the negotiated protocol, the first interface circuit releases control of the network interface to the second interface circuit. The first interface circuit takes control of the network interface from the second interface circuit when the second interface circuit signals the first interface circuit that reliable communication with the network has been lost.
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Chalupsky David
Jie Ni
Bowler Alyssa H.
Davis Jr. Walter D.
Intel Corporation
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