Patent ID: 6049857
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: G06F,H04L,H04Q

Abstract:
A method of utilizing an address translation unit (ATU) adapted to execute one of a plurality of at least three different cycles and implemented within a network interface card that is coupled to a computer system via an Input/Output bus, said method comprising the following steps:a) causing a state machine to control said address translation unit, said state machine having a plurality of states wherein each state corresponds to one of said plurality of cycles, and each of said plurality of cycles causes said ATU to perform one of a corresponding plurality of functions; and(b) providing a condition that causes said state machine to leave a first state and to enter another one of said plurality of states; and(c) causing said state machine to issue a set of instructions to said ATU so that said ATU executes one of said plurality of cycles.