Method and apparatus of preventing physical layer from...

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2008-05-13

2008-05-13

Meky, Moustafa (Department: 2157)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer-to-computer protocol implementing

Computer-to-computer handshaking

C370S254000

Reexamination Certificate

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10460939

ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatus for preventing unsupported links between a host device and a link partner over a network is disclosed. In one embodiment, a link control signal is employed to release the reset of the candidate PHY, place a candidate PHY of the host device in a boot state, determining whether the candidate PHY is fully functional, and release the candidate PHY to establish link with the link partner over the network.

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