Method and apparatus to establish a tap-point in a switched netw

Details Method and apparatus to establish a tap-point in a switched netw Method and apparatus to establish a tap-point in a switched netw

1997-01-29

1999-08-17

Nguyen, Chau

Multiplex communications

Diagnostic testing

Of a switching system

370254, 379 34, H04Q 124

Patent

active

059403764

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for monitoring data sent between a source node and destination node in a switched network, wherein the switches configure themselves to establish a connection path to a probe switch to receive the monitored data. The source and destination are identified along with the probe switch. An originating switch on a path between the source and destination is identified and connections between the originating switch and the probe switch are established. The originating switch sends out a first message and when the probe switch receives the first message, it returns a second message to the originating switch. Each switch between the originating switch and the probe switch that receives the first and second messages configures itself to establish the connection path.

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