Methods and systems for aggregating Ethernet communications

Details Methods and systems for aggregating Ethernet communications Methods and systems for aggregating Ethernet communications

2003-08-07

2009-12-08

Nguyen, Steven H (Department: 2416)

Multiplex communications

Communication techniques for information carried in plural...

Combining or distributing information via time channels

C370S352000, C370S484000, C370S494000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07630412

ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems provide for the aggregation of Ethernet communications. An Ethernet switch communicates with a network device such as a router or a computer over an Ethernet connection and also communicates with two communications devices such as DSL and/or cable modems over Ethernet connections. Thus, the upload and download speeds available for transporting communications to and from the network device result from the upload and download speeds of the two communications devices in aggregate, as opposed to the upload and download speeds of a single communications device. The two communications devices may communicate with two more communications devices such as those of a service provider network that also have Ethernet connections aggregated at an Ethernet switch to provide access to an Ethernet network for a subscriber. Additionally, the Ethernet switching and communications devices may be incorporated into a single Ethernet aggregation device.

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