NETWORK DEVICE, METHOD FOR SPECIFYING INSTALLATION POSITION OF NETWORK DEVICE, AND NOTIFICATION DEVICE
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1. A network device comprising:
- a loop detecting unit configured to detect a loop caused by said network device; and
a location notifying unit configured to allow said network device itself to indicate a location of said network device in response to a detection of the loop.
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Abstract
A network device, method for specifying installation position of network device, and notification device are provided. The network device includes: a loop detecting unit configured to detect a loop caused by the network device; and a location notifying unit configured to allow the network device itself to indicate a location of the network device in response to a detection of the loop.
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10 Claims
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1. A network device comprising:
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a loop detecting unit configured to detect a loop caused by said network device; and a location notifying unit configured to allow said network device itself to indicate a location of said network device in response to a detection of the loop. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for specifying a location of a network device connected to a network, said method comprising:
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detect a loop caused by said network device; and allowing said network device itself to indicate a location of said network device in response to a detection of the loop.
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10. A notification device connectable to a network device, said notification device comprising:
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a loop detecting unit configured to detect a loop caused by the network device; and a location notifying unit configured to allow the notification device itself to indicate a location of said network device in response to a detection of the loop.
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