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Network with subnets being connectable via bridge terminals

  • US 20060215619A1
  • Filed: 04/01/2004
  • Published: 09/28/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. Method of connecting a first subnet and a second subnet of a communication network by means of a bridge terminal, wherein the first subnet operates on a first frequency channel and the second subnet operates on a second frequency channel, the method comprising the steps of:

  • switching an operation of the bridge terminal between an operation in the first subnet on the first frequency channel and an operation in the second subnet on the second frequency channel;

    wherein the bridge terminal is unavailable for the first subnet when it is operated in the second subnet;

    wherein the bridge terminal is unavailable for the second subnet when it is operated in the first subnet;

    signalling the unavailability of the bridge terminal by means of a power saving signal of the communication network.

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