VPI/VCI availability index
First Claim
1. A method of managing a telecommunications network, comprising:
- detecting a selection of a virtual connection configuration option;
detecting a selection of an Availability Index option; and
displaying a list of available values.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for improving the configuration of virtual connections. Specifically, virtual path identifier (VPI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI) Availability Indexes are made available to network administrators. The Availability Indexes present valid, available values. Thus, the potential for misconfigurations is reduced and even less experienced network administrators may easily configure virtual connections. The Availability Indexes provide administrators with control over exactly which paths and channels are allocated for each connection while eliminating the guesswork and tracking burden present in current network/element management systems. Availability Indexes also reduce the time and frustration required to configure virtual connections.
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19 Claims
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1. A method of managing a telecommunications network, comprising:
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detecting a selection of a virtual connection configuration option;
detecting a selection of an Availability Index option; and
displaying a list of available values. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 6, 7)
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5. A method of managing a telecommunications network, comprising:
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detecting a selection of a virtual path connection configuration option;
detecting a selection of a virtual path identifier (VPI) Availability Index option; and
displaying a list of available VPI values. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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9. A method of managing a telecommunications network, comprising:
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detecting a selection of a virtual channel connection configuration option;
detecting a selection of a virtual channel identifier (VCI) Availability Index option; and
displaying a list of available VCI values. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A management system for a telecommunications network, comprising:
a virtual path identifier (VPI) availability index including a list of available VPI values. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. A management system for a telecommunications network, comprising:
a virtual channel identifier (VCI) availability index including a list of available VCI values. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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