Multiplex communications – Network configuration determination
Reexamination Certificate
2004-12-10
2010-06-08
Gauthier, Gerald (Department: 2614)
Multiplex communications
Network configuration determination
C340S588000, C370S219000, C370S229000, C370S352000, C370S393000, C370S449000, C709S223000, C709S224000, C709S230000, C709S238000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07733800
ABSTRACT:
An exemplary method for managing a network includes accessing information associated with a managed switch in the network, querying an external data source, and identifying an unmanaged switch connected to the managed switch based on a reply to the query and the accessed information.
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Gauthier Gerald
Hewlett--Packard Development Company, L.P.
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