Title:
【発明の名称】ローカルエリアネットワークステーション内でデータ経路を構成するための装置およびモジュラシステム
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2619725
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
A modular system for configuring and reconfiguring the data paths within a local area network station permits the network station to be configured in various operational modes including a through mode, a wrap mode, and a concentrator mode. A module includes a media access controller MAC and an encoder/decoder ENDEC connected together by a bus. Certain signals from the bus are selected by a multiplexer. External signals for example, from another module are inputted to the bus through a latch. The multiplexer and the data paths through the MAC and ENDEC are controlled to configure the station in one of the operational modes. A second module similar to the first module is used to provide a station for a dual-ring local area network conforming to the FDDI standard.
Inventors:
John F. McCool
Rajiv Bui Remai
Rajiv Bui Remai
Application Number:
JP32041489A
Publication Date:
June 11, 1997
Filing Date:
December 08, 1989
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Advanced Micro Devices Incorporated
International Classes:
H04L12/437; H04L7/00; (IPC1-7): H04L12/42
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Fukami Hisaro (2 outside)