Device and method for network communications and diagnostics

A device and method for network communications and diagnostics are provided. One embodiment of the device includes a processor for generating a time-domain reflectometry testing stimulus signal when the device is operating in a network diagnostic mode. The testing signal is supplied to the network t...

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1. Verfasser: MUNTZ GARY S
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Zusammenfassung:A device and method for network communications and diagnostics are provided. One embodiment of the device includes a processor for generating a time-domain reflectometry testing stimulus signal when the device is operating in a network diagnostic mode. The testing signal is supplied to the network to cause the network to generate a reflection signal thereof from which presence and characteristics of a fault condition in the network may be determined.