Dynamic detection of LAN network protocol

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6928086
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10293607

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A method and apparatus for multi-protocol LAN support, which is applicable to Ethernet, Token-Ring, and Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) protocols. The LAN support is located at a workstation and provides for automatic determination of the LAN protocol type and speed. A common adapter card is provided for use in the workstation to interface the workstation to any of the LANs of interest. A four-step sequential process is taught for determining the protocol type and speed.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abler, Joseph Michael Raleigh, NC 4 55
Noel, Jr Francis Edward Durham, NC 16 323
Tomek, Lorrie A Durham, NC 9 203

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