US Patent:
20030031177, Feb 13, 2003
Inventors:
Marc Robidas - Chelmsford MA, US
Arvind Puntambekar - Westford MA, US
International Classification:
H04L012/56
Abstract:
Methods and systems for exchanging information between optical nodes are provided. A method for peer discovery between a first optical node and a second optical node comprises connecting the first optical node and the second optical node with at least two trunks, and sending a packet, which includes an identifier, from the first optical node to the second optical node. A method of establishing Internet Protocol connectivity between a first optical node and a second optical node connected by at least one trunk is also provided.