Multiplex communications – Network configuration determination – Using a particular learning algorithm or technique
Patent
1991-12-30
1999-02-09
Nguyen, Chau
Multiplex communications
Network configuration determination
Using a particular learning algorithm or technique
370401, H04L 1246
Patent
active
058703861
ABSTRACT:
A technique for logically connecting local area networks (LANs) that may be separated by wide area networks containing routers and other network components. A logical link is formed between two bridge-like devices called tunnelers, such that, once a tunnel has been established between two LANs, other devices on the LANs can communicate as if the tunnel were a bridge. The tunneling mechanism of the invention requires that each LAN or extended LAN have only one active tunneler at any particular time, referred to as the designated tunneler, and each of the tunnelers is configured to have knowledge of the identities of the other tunnelers. A tunnel is established after a successful exchange of messages between two tunnelers, and then traffic may be forwarded through the tunnel in a transparent manner. The tunneling mechanism permits messages to be forwarded between LANs separated by a wide area network containing routers. Moreover, the mechanism permits filtering of traffic, such that only selected types of traffic, or messages for selected destinations or from selected sources, are forwarded through tunnels. The tunneling mechanism inherently precludes the formation of closed communication loops. An alternate embodiment of the invention optimizes the configuration process for particular network topologies.
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Harper John A.
Hawe William R.
Perlman Radia Joy
Digital Equipment Corporation
Fisher Arthur W.
Nguyen Chau
Pappas Joanne N.
Ross Gary E.
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