Method for data transfer through a bridge to a network requiring source route information
CA 1324430 C · Owner: Hewlett-Packard Company · Inventors: Sheehy, David B.
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A method for handling data frames (71,81) by a bridge (51) between a first network (61) which does not require route information within data frames (71,81) and a second network (21,22,23,24,25) requiring route information (74) within data frames (71,81) is presented. A system memory (12) includes an address table (14,140,141). In the address table (14,140,141) are a plurality of entries. Each entry is for a single station (31-60) on the first network (61) or the second network (21,22,23,24,25). Each entry contains a first field (17,170,171) which is the address of the station (31-60) and when the station (31-60) is in the second network (21,22,23,24,25) the entry additionally includes a …
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- Granted November 16, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 16, 2010.
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