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Method and apparatus for transparent negotiations

  • US 20060031518A1
  • Filed: 04/30/2004
  • Published: 02/09/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for negotiating network characteristics between first and second endpoints on a network connection, the method comprising the steps of:

  • transmitting at least one negotiation request from the first endpoint to the second endpoint;

    responding to the at least one negotiation request, if the second endpoint is aware of the at least one negotiation request; and

    maintaining normal network operations, if the second endpoint is not aware of the negotiation request.

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