Method of effectively establishing and maintaining...

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2011-04-19

2011-04-19

Moore, Ian N (Department: 2469)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput

Computer-to-computer data routing

Alternate path routing

C709S224000

Reexamination Certificate

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07930425

ABSTRACT:
Aspects of the present invention include a method, apparatus and device for establishing and maintaining communication with a network interface device and its link partner, such as a switch means or switch, where the network interface device identifies the type of link partner it is in communication with, determines the integrity of the link partner via a management module, and maintains a communication link in relation to the identified integrity status.

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