A method and apparatus for controlling data flow across a network performs a method which includes transmitting a packet request message from a first station to a second station, then determining if the packet request message is valid. A request acknowledge message is transmitted from th
A network switch for switching packets from a source to a destination includes a source port for receiving an incoming packet from a source, a destination port which contains a path to a destination for the packet, and a filter unit for constructing and applying a filter to selected
A network switch having an internet port interface controller, includes a high performance interface for communicating with other switches and components through the transfer of data packets contained in memory. The high performance interface includes a data connection bus, where data is
