Method and apparatus to establish a tap-point in a switched network
CA 2277382 C · Owner: Len, Theodore C. · Inventors: Len, Theodore C.; Yanacek, Judith A.; Clements, Bruce G.
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A method and apparatus for monitoring data sent between a source node and destination node in a switched network wherein the switches configure , themselves to establish a connection path to a probe switch to receive the monitored data. The source and destination are identified along with the probe switch. An originating switch on a path between the source and destination is identified and connections between the originating switch and the probe switch are established. The originating switch sends out a first message and when the probe switch receives the first message it returns a second message to the , originating switch. Each switch between the originating switch and the probe …
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- Filed January 12, 1998 and granted March 18, 2003. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended January 12, 2018.
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