Network switch discovery method and apparatus

Details Network switch discovery method and apparatus Network switch discovery method and apparatus

2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Ton, Dang (Department: 2668)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S254000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07035266

ABSTRACT:
A system for determining whether a switch on a local area network is connected to a host device. The forwarding tables for switches on at least a subnet of the network are accessed, and for each switch that lists the host, a determination is made whether the switch listing the host is seen on the same port as the host by all other switches that see the host.

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