Generation And Management Of Network Connectivity Information
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1. A system, comprising:
- a plurality of first devices connected to a first network device at a plurality of selected first locations at the first network device, each one of the plurality of first devices being configured to transmit wireless signals; and
a second device connected to a second network device at a selected second location in the second network device, the second device being connected to at least one first device of the plurality of first devices, and the second device being configured to transmit wireless signals.
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Abstract
Aspects of the disclosure relate to generation of network topology information for a network of assets, and management of such information. The management can comprise analysis and/or diagnostics of topology condition of a plurality of assets. In addition or in the alternative, the management can comprise consolidation of at least a portion of the network topology information in a data layer of the network of assets, or a network functionally coupled thereto. Integration of at least some of the network topology information with higher network layers also is disclosed.
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1. A system, comprising:
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a plurality of first devices connected to a first network device at a plurality of selected first locations at the first network device, each one of the plurality of first devices being configured to transmit wireless signals; and a second device connected to a second network device at a selected second location in the second network device, the second device being connected to at least one first device of the plurality of first devices, and the second device being configured to transmit wireless signals. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method, comprising:
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receiving deployment information from a plurality of devices, wherein at least one of the plurality of devices is connected to a selected network location; and generating topology information indicative of the plurality of devices based on the deployment information. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A method, comprising:
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detecting a first device by a second device, wherein the first device is located proximate to a first network port and the second device is located proximate to a second network port, and wherein the first network port and the second network port are configured to form a network connection; and providing data indicative of at least one of, location of the second device and connectivity of the second network port through the network connection to the first network port. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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