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Method and apparatus for discovering network topology

  • US 20020143905A1
  • Filed: 03/30/2001
  • Published: 10/03/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • identifying a second network device at a first network device;

    sending a message from the first network device to the second network device, the message establishing the identity of any network device between the first network device and the second network device;

    compiling the established identities to determine the topology of the network.

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