Protocol independent switch

Details Protocol independent switch Protocol independent switch

1995-03-21

1996-11-12

Safourek, Benedict V.

Multiplex communications

Wide area network

Packet switching

370 853, 370 855, H04L 12413, H04L 12417

Patent

active

055747221

ABSTRACT:
A data communications network providing for automatic reconfiguration of a hub concentrator or the like dependent on the protocol used by a device attached to the concentrator. The concentrator includes a circuit for receiving a message packet from a device coupled with the concentrator and for determining the protocol used in the transmission. Utilization of the disclosed circuit provides for automatic reconfiguration in the event a device is moved from one port on the concentrator to another port or a new device is connected to the concentrator.

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