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Network management system and method of operation

  • US 6,687,748 B1
  • Filed: 01/04/2000
  • Issued: 02/03/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/04/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A network management system, comprising:

  • a network management server coupled to a communication network; and

    a simulation device coupled to the communication network, the simulation device having a physical network address and operable to communicate an alarm signal to the network management server using a communication connection established between the network management server and the physical network address, wherein the alarm signal is associated with a virtual network address that is distinct from the physical network address and the physical and virtual network addresses are both on a single network layer.

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