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Method and system for auto discovery of IP-based network elements

  • US 6,992,985 B1
  • Filed: 06/29/2001
  • Issued: 01/31/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for discovering network elements in a network having a plurality of subnets, each network element periodically issuing a unique multicast packet within its subnet, said method comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a multicast packet from an issuing network element;

    deriving an identification for said issuing network element from information included within said received multicast packet;

    searching a subnet database for a table entry corresponding to said issuing network element identification;

    adding said issuing network element identification to said subnet database if no corresponding said table entry is found in said subnet database; and

    synchronizing a network database with said subnet databases,wherein the multicast packet comprises an element from the group consisting of the identification of the issuing network element, an internet protocol address, and a port number.

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