Method and system for using DLPI to negotiate advanced...

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2004-08-31

2009-02-03

Nguyen, Van H (Department: 2194)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: interprogra

Device driver communication

C719S327000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07487514

ABSTRACT:
A method for obtaining a capability of a network interface card (NIC). The method includes sending a first data link provider interface (DLPI) request to the NIC and sending a DLPI acknowledgement to an operating system, where the DLPI acknowledgement includes the capability of the NIC. The method further includes enabling the capability on the operating system and establishing a direct communication channel between the NIC and the operating system using the capability.

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