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Method and apparatus for generating a display based on logical groupings of network entities

  • US 5,805,819 A
  • Filed: 09/16/1997
  • Issued: 09/08/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A computer-implemented method for grouping a network entity of a network system into one of a plurality of logical groups, wherein said network entity is connected to other network entities by at least a first connection, the method comprising the steps of:

  • determining whether said first connection is a LAN connection or a WAN connection;

    if said first connection is a LAN connection, then determining whether a further LAN connection is connected to said network entity;

    if a further LAN connection is not connected to said network entity, then assigning only said first connection to a predetermined site group;

    if a further LAN connection is connected to said network entity, then assigning both said first connection and said further connection to said predetermined site group;

    assigning said network entity to one of said plurality of logical groups according to said predetermined site group of said first connection; and

    generating on a display device a plurality of visual indicators, said plurality of visual indicators including a single visual indicator for said one of said plurality of logical groups.

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