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Hybrid access system with automated client-side configuration

  • US 5,859,852 A
  • Filed: 08/27/1996
  • Issued: 01/12/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/21/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of configuring a remote device for achieving a network connection in an asymmetric network system including plural remote devices sharing a common medium for conducting interactive sessions with a host computer under control of a network manager, and a router including a selected one of an IP router, a bridge, and a switching device for providing path control, said method comprising:

  • receiving at said network manager an indication of a remote device seeking to establish connection with said asymmetric network system, the indication including one of a predetermined unique abstract name and a device ID associated with said remote device,broadcasting a configuration poll message over said common medium,providing a response to said configuration poll message by said remote device,said network manager allocating configuration data for said remote device seeking to establish connection with said network,sending said configuration data to said remote device over said common medium,configuring said remote device in accordance with said allocated configuration data; and

    controlling said router, by said network manager, to receive new remote device indications over said common medium and broadcast of configuration poll data over said common medium.

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