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Packet tag for support of remote network function/packet classification

  • US 7,110,398 B2
  • Filed: 12/31/2001
  • Issued: 09/19/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/12/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of creating an ethernet-formatted packet, based on an upstream packet, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) receiving the upstream packet, comprising an upstream header and a payload;

    (b) receiving physical layer prepend data that comprises information indicating burst power, a burst frequency, a time offset, and equalizer coefficients;

    (c) appending a packet header, based on the physical layer prepend data and on an upstream packet header, to the payload of the upstream packet;

    (d) appending an encapsulation tag to the payload of the upstream packet; and

    (e) appending a source address header and a destination address header to the payload.

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