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2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Cho, Hong (Department: 2467)

Multiplex communications

Network configuration determination

C370S401000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07898984

ABSTRACT:
An arrangement in a network device for facilitating at least one of multiple connection speeds with a network, active response between a monitoring device and an end-device, and power over Ethernet (POE) over a network is provided. As a facilitator of multiple connection speeds, the arrangement includes a plurality of physical layer interface (PHY) and media access controller (MAC) that are configured to support multiple speeds. As a facilitator of active response, the arrangement includes a logic arrangement for multicasting a set of instructions that is sent from a monitoring port. As a facilitator of POE, the arrangement is configured to receive data traffic (e.g., data packets and/or power packets) through a first network port and to send the data traffic out a second network port.

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