A network includes devices such as computers and the like, interconnected by switching nodes. The devices are identified by globally-unique identifiers, such as Ethernet MAC addresses or the like. At least some of the devices are configured to determine the topology of the network. In determining the...http://www.google.es/patents/US6791948?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatente US6791948 - Distributed switch and connection control arrangement and method for digital communications network
Distributed switch and connection control arrangement and method for digital ...
