System to Guide and Monitor the Installation and Revision of Network Cabling of an Active Jack Network System
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1. A method for implementing a planned change to network cabling in a communication network, comprising:
- (a) displaying a first visual cue upon a network connected device to instruct a cable installer to do one of connecting and disconnecting a cable from an identified equipment port affected by the planned change;
(b) determining whether the planned change is implemented correctly; and
(c) displaying a second visual cue upon the network connected device that informs the cable installer whether the planned change has been correctly implemented, wherein displaying visual cues and determining whether the planned change is implemented correctly are based, at least in part, upon communication with an active communication jack.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for directing and facilitating the installation and revision of communications connections use indicators on active jacks to inform installers and revisors of installation and revision instructions forwarded by a network installation, monitoring, and/or revising system. Cross-connect and interconnect systems utilize patch panels populated with active jacks having indicators for facilitating installation and revision of cabling.
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1. A method for implementing a planned change to network cabling in a communication network, comprising:
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(a) displaying a first visual cue upon a network connected device to instruct a cable installer to do one of connecting and disconnecting a cable from an identified equipment port affected by the planned change;
(b) determining whether the planned change is implemented correctly; and
(c) displaying a second visual cue upon the network connected device that informs the cable installer whether the planned change has been correctly implemented, wherein displaying visual cues and determining whether the planned change is implemented correctly are based, at least in part, upon communication with an active communication jack. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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