Multiplex communications – Network configuration determination – Using a particular learning algorithm or technique
Reexamination Certificate
2003-05-05
2008-10-07
Harper, Kevin C. (Department: 2616)
Multiplex communications
Network configuration determination
Using a particular learning algorithm or technique
Reexamination Certificate
active
07433326
ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices are provided for detecting whether peer ports interconnecting two network devices can perform a novel protocol called Exchange Peer Parameters (“EPP”). If the peer ports are so configured to perform EPP, EPP services are exchanged between the peer ports. In a first phase, information is exchanged about peer port configurations of interest. In a second phase, the results of the exchange of information are applied to hardware and/or software of the respective ports, as needed.
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