Network-connection redundant system for devices with cascade networking capability and method applied on the system
AssigneeEtherwan Systems, Inc.
InventorChih-Hsiung Pao
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AssigneeEtherwan Systems, Inc.
InventorChih-Hsiung Pao
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Disclosed is a network-connection redundant system for devices with cascade networking capability, and a method applied on the system. Every device capable of network connection preferably has two network ports, which are respectively connected to the same or different network nodes. The route of network packets can be controlled by defining the roles of ports. One emergent redundant connection is achieved. According to the preferred embodiment, every port is defined as one role such as forward port or blocked port after the network formed by the nodes and devices is initialized. It is featured that a plurality of connection-confirmation packets periodically transmitted or received by the network nodes are used to determine whether state of the connection changes or not. If there is any change, the role for each port is re-defined based on the relevant information. A redundant connection is then established.
A network-connection redundant method for devices with cascade networking capability, comprising:
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