Patent ID: 6081523
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: H04L,Y02D

Abstract:
A method of transferring packet data output from a media access controller of an originating network node to a destination network node, comprising:establishing a plurality of first media interface links, each connected to a physical layer device which is connected to a respective physical layer link, the respective physical layer links being in communication with the destination node, each first media interface link configured for transmitting data at a first data rate to the respective physical layer link;receiving the packet data from the media access controller by a media interface via a second media interface link at a second data rate higher than the first data rate;dividing the received packet data into segments each having a prescribed length; andtransmitting each segment of prescribed length of the received packet data onto a corresponding one of the first media interface links according to the first data rate and a prescribed output protocol.