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Methods for dynamically assigning link addresses and logical network addresses

  • US 6,208,656 B1
  • Filed: 04/11/1997
  • Issued: 03/27/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/17/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method employed in an RF (radio frequency) modem for dynamically assigning a link address on an RF cable connection for said RF modem, the link address being used for communication of messages on said RF cable connection, the method comprising the steps performed in said RF modem of:

  • requesting assignment via a bidirectional link for said link address by sending information including at least one specifier for said RF cable connection to a head end; and

    receiving from said head end via the bidirectional link information including said link address, said link address uniquely identifying said RF modem within said RF cable connection.

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