Patent ID: 7940676
Filing Date: 2011-05-10
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for providing network testing, the method comprising: connecting, at a server, to at least one element within a network; performing, by the server, a test on at least one layer of the network through the at least one element, the at least one layer selected from a group comprising an open system interconnection layer 3, an open system interconnection layer 4, an open system interconnection layer 5, an open system interconnection layer 6, and an open system interconnection layer 7, the test associated with at least one addressable device connected to the network, and wherein performing the test comprises analyzing data associated with the test, wherein analyzing the data associated with the test to determine whether at least one of a new device should be sent, a service technician should be dispatched, or personnel at a network operating center should be involved; and upon determining whether at least one of a new device should be sent, a service technician should be dispatched, or personnel at a network operating center should be involved, providing a response based on the data analysis, wherein providing the response comprises at least one of sending the new device, dispatching the service technician, or involving the personnel at the network operating center.