System and method for providing a super channel in a multi-band multi-protocol hybrid wired/wireless network

Abstract

Messages from a physical layer of each communication band and communication channel associated with each protocol utilized in a multi-band, multi-protocol network may be aggregated into a single multi-protocol layer called, for example, a super channel layer. An optimal communication path may be identified from among the communication bands and / or communication channels based on information borne by the single multi-protocol layer. A communication session may be established via optimal communication path. The communication path may include different channels within a single communication bands, and / or channels selected from different communication bands. In this regard, channels from the same or different communication bands may be combined to provide an optimal communication path. The single multi-protocol layer may be characterized as a sublayer located within the data link layer. Accordingly, the single multi-protocol layer may be located above a MAC layer, both of which are part of the data link layer.

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[0001] Cross-reference / incorporation by reference to related applications [0002] This application makes reference to and claims priority from, and claims the benefit of, the following patent applications, as follows: [0003] Submitted on December 31, 2002 entitled "Method and System for Providing a SuperChannel in a Multi-band Multi-protocol Hybrid Wired / Wireless Network)" U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60 / 433,198; [0004] U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60 / 411,261, filed September 17, 2002, entitled "Communications Systems Software and Protocols"; and [0005] U.S. Provisional Patent Application entitled "System and Method for Providing a Scalable Integrated Switch and Wireless Architecture," filed September 17, 2002, which Application Serial No. 60 / 411,301. [0006] This application also references U.S. Patent entitled "Method and System for Network Management in Hybrid Wired / Wireless Network," filed June 26, 2003 application, Ser. No. 1...

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Therefore, the allocation and deallocation of certain network resources can be problematic in these networks where the traffic dynamics continuously change

additionally, providing adequate security may also pose additional problems, especially in network systems that can handle high volumes of access device traffic

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