Topology discovery in a dual ring network

Details Topology discovery in a dual ring network Topology discovery in a dual ring network

2002-12-16

2009-10-06

Kizou, Hassan (Department: 2419)

Multiplex communications

Network configuration determination

In a bus system

C709S224000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07599315

ABSTRACT:
The resilient packet ring (RPR for short) is receiving much attention as a telecommunications network architecture. The RPR consists of dual counter-rotating ringlets and implements a ring protection scheme such as ring wrap and source steering. Topology discovery is an important aspect of the network management of the RPR. Herein described is a new topology discovery algorithm which performs in multiple phases. According to one phase of the algorithm, a station on the ring periodically exchange with only its neighboring stations a control messages containing a topology database. The topology database indicates addresses of stations on the ring and their link status. The algorithm should find applications not only in RPR but also other ring architectures.

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