Multiplex communications – Network configuration determination
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-29
2008-01-29
Wilson, Robert W. (Department: 2619)
Multiplex communications
Network configuration determination
C370S255000, C370S256000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07324461
ABSTRACT:
A network (e.g., RSTP-based network) and method are described herein that can selectively eliminate latencies in the exchange of to-be-transmitted control messages (e.g., BPDUs) between bridges during the re/convergence of the network. The method includes a step of classifying to-be-transmitted control messages as either low-priority control messages or high-priority control messages. The method also has a step of limiting the transmission rate of the low-priority control messages in accordance with a traditional IEEE 802.1 RSTP. And, the method also includes a step of immediately transmitting the high-priority control messages that contain information that contributes to the re/convergence of the network.
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Chiruvolu Girish
Rouyer Jessy V.
Alcatel Lucent
Slaton Bobby D.
Tucker William J.
Wilson Robert W.
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