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Method and apparatus for automatic discovery of network devices with data forwarding capabilities

  • US 20030112765A1
  • Filed: 12/19/2001
  • Published: 06/19/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/19/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for automatic discovery of network devices within a managed network comprising the steps of:

  • selecting a first network address from a first set comprising a plurality of network addresses;

    sending a first message to said first network address requesting information about any device associated with said first network address;

    awaiting a first appropriate response to said first message;

    receiving a first appropriate response from a first device associated with said first network address;

    making said first device available for selection for management by a network management system;

    selecting a second address from said first set of network addresses;

    repeating said sending, and awaiting steps for said second network address.

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