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Method and system for monitoring remote routers in networks for available protocols and providing a graphical representation of information received from the routers

  • US 6,269,398 B1
  • Filed: 04/22/1996
  • Issued: 07/31/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/20/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A data communication network comprising:

  • (a) a first local area network for allowing communication of messages;

    (b) a second local area network for allowing communication of messages;

    (c) a first station coupled in communication with said first local area network;

    (d) a second station coupled in communication with said second local area network;

    (e) a router interconnecting said first local area network and said second local area network; and

    (f) a device for monitoring said router, said device coupled in communication with said router to obtain information from said router, said device comprising;

    (i) a processor for processing said information received from said router, said information comprising available protocols on said router;

    (ii) a display for displaying representations of said information received from said router, said representations comprising graphical representation of said information.

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