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Automatic communication protocol detection system and method for network systems

  • US 6,072,803 A
  • Filed: 04/20/1998
  • Issued: 06/06/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/12/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A network interface system for coupling to and interfacing with any network device that operates according to at least one of a plurality of communication protocols, the network interface system comprising:

  • a port for coupling to a network device, the network device operating according to at least one of a plurality of communication protocols and providing a corresponding one of a plurality of connection indications via the port;

    a plurality of interface circuits coupled to the port, each corresponding to one of the plurality of communication protocols and each indicating detection of a compatible network device that is coupled to the port and providing a connection indication via the port; and

    control logic, coupled to the plurality of interface circuits, that enables any one of the plurality of interface circuits indicating detection of a compatible network device to enable communication with the network device.

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