Patent ID: 6351487
Filing Date: 2002-02-26
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A computer system comprising:a first DSL modem for communicating data packets with a second DSL modem after a connection is established between the first DSL modem and the second DSL modem, wherein the data packets are for communication from the first DSL modem to the second DSL modem at a downstream communications rate and wherein the data packets are for communication from the second DSL modem to the first DSL modem at an upstream communications rate; a memory operable to store a computer program, wherein the computer program is operable to require a data parameter indicating a number of data packets to be communicated in an instance from the computer program to the first DSL modem for communication to the second DSL modem; and a field for providing the data parameter to the computer program, wherein the number is responsive to a ratio of the downstream communications rate relative to the upstream communications rate.