Abstract: An adaptation device (90) and method allows an efficient interconnection of data processing devices (91,92) and networks (93,94). It is based on layer 2 connectivity of entities complying with various High-level Data Link Control (HDLC) protocols, including LAPD and LAPB protocols.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 19, 1992
Date of Patent:
June 21, 1994
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation
Inventors:
Naomitus Ishii, Marc Lamberton, Michel Molinengo