Communication system and method for discovering end-points that utilize a link layer connection in a wired/wireless local area network
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Aug 28, 2012
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Mar 18, 2004
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Jun 26, 2003
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Sep 17, 2002
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Aspects of the invention provide a communication system and method in a hybrid wired/wireless local area network. At least one discovery message may be broadcasted to at least one of a plurality of access points. A response may be received from one or more of the access points. The response may report a presence of at least one access device located within a coverage area of one or more of the access points. A status of at least one access device located within a coverage area of one or more of the access points may be requested from the access points.
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