System and method for detecting a network loop

Details System and method for detecting a network loop System and method for detecting a network loop

2011-01-11

2011-01-11

Qureshi, Afsar M. (Department: 2472)

Multiplex communications

Diagnostic testing

Fault detection

C370S222000, C370S389000, C370S392000, C709S238000, C714S025000, C379S035000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07869374

ABSTRACT:
A system and methods of detecting a loop in a network having at least one access point with a first interface and a second interface, at least one switch with multiple ports, and at least one client with a first interface and a second interface, including: the access point first interface intermittently transmitting a loop check packet to the switch; the switch receiving the loop check packet at one of the ports and transmitting the loop check packet to the client through another one of the ports; the client first interface receiving the loop check packet; the client second interface retransmitting the loop check packet to the access point; and the access point second interface being configured to receive the retransmitted loop check packet. The access point detects a loop when the access point second interface receives the retransmitted loop check packet. Other embodiments eliminate the loops in various ways.

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