Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Multiple network interconnecting
Reexamination Certificate
2002-10-29
2011-11-01
Bates, Kevin (Department: 2456)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Multiple network interconnecting
C709S238000, C714S004120
Reexamination Certificate
active
08051211
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for multi-bridge LAN aggregation is disclosed. The method includes aggregating a plurality of LANs coupling a host to a first and a second intermediate network device. The system includes an intermediate network device. The intermediate network device includes a multi-bridge engine. The multi-bridge engine includes a tunnel engine coupled to a bridge interconnect port and a first physical port.
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Bates Kevin
Campbell Stephenson LLP
Cisco Technology Inc.
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