Method and apparatus for transmitting packets onto a network

Details Method and apparatus for transmitting packets onto a network Method and apparatus for transmitting packets onto a network

2005-03-08

2005-03-08

Cangialosi, Salvatore (Department: 2661)

Multiplex communications

Data flow congestion prevention or control

Control of data admission to the network

C370S236100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06865152

ABSTRACT:
A network driver for transmitting packets. For a particular embodiment the driver receives an indication that a packet is available for transmission and monitors a packet pending transmission status of a network controller. The driver then indicates to the network controller that the packet is available for transmission only when the pending transmission status in one particular embodiment reaches a threshold value. Thus the driver determines how many packets to provide a network controller based on the amount of packets still waiting to be transmitted by the controller.

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