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Method and apparatus for network assessment

CA 2242377 A1 · Owner: Czarnik, Paul G. · Inventors: Czarnik, Paul G.; Schroeder, Carl J.

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A system and method are disclosed for acquiring network performance data. A mission server (120) is connected to a network (115) and is operative to , interface with clients (110) to define and receive requests for a mission. The mission as defined includes operations that require participation in the network (115) by devices connected to a plurality of segments (131 132, 133) , at a plurality of locations within the network. A plurality of sentries (141 142, 143) are provided on devices connected to the segments of the network (115) at locations within the network (115) so that the devices are operative to participate in the network from the segments of the network (115) at their …

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  • Filed November 12, 1997. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended November 12, 2017.
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FiledNovember 12, 1997
GrantedNo grant recorded
Term endedNovember 12, 2017
Patent numberCA 2242377 A1
Classification (IPC)H04L41/50

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