Multiplex communications – Network configuration determination – Using a particular learning algorithm or technique
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-30
2005-08-30
Pham, Chi (Department: 2663)
Multiplex communications
Network configuration determination
Using a particular learning algorithm or technique
C370S408000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06937576
ABSTRACT:
A multiple instance spanning tree protocol (MI-STP) creates a plurality of active topologies (i.e., loop-free paths) within a computer network. These active topologies may be established through the exchange and processing of multiple instance spanning tree bridge protocol data unit messages (MI-STP BPDUs) by the intermediate network devices within the network. The active topologies are preferably created independently of any virtual local area network (VLAN) designations defined within the network. Once the active topologies are defined, each VLAN designation is then mapped to a single active topology, although multiple VLAN designations are preferably mapped to the same active topology to provide load balancing.
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Benedetto Marco Di
Finn Norman W.
Mahajan Umesh
Mellacheruvu Ramana
Cesari and McKenna LLP
Cisco Technology Inc.
Ferris Derrick W
Pham Chi
Reinemann Michael R.
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