Patent ID: 7340363
Filing Date: 2008-03-04
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
1. A method implemented in a network apparatus for automatically switching a switch of the network apparatus to one of a plurality of transmission interfaces of the network apparatus to support a plurality of cable types in compliance of standard protocols, comprising the steps of: (a) initiating an automatic detection program; (b) receiving network signals carried by a cable at a port, wherein said port connects to said cable via a connector; (c) switching said switch to transmit said network signals to one of said plurality of transmission interfaces, said switch is located between said port and said plurality of transmission interfaces; (d) determining whether said one of said transmission interfaces is adapted to receive and process said network signals based on said cable's cable type within a predetermined time period; (e) if said one of said transmission interfaces is adapted to receive and process said network signal from said cable's cable type, setting said switch to a first state enabling said one of said transmission interfaces to process said network signals; (f) if said one of said transmission interfaces is not adapted to receive and process said network signal from said cable's cable type, setting said switch to a second state switching said switch to transmit said network signals to another one of said transmission interfaces; and (g) repeating step (d).