Abstract: Methods and systems for communication network element configuration and connection rerouting are disclosed. For a communication network connection between network elements, one of which supports a local connection rerouting function to detect a loss of continuity on the connection based on continuity check signals and to reroute the connection responsive to the detection and another of which does not support the local connection rerouting function, the non-supporting network element is configured to send continuity check signals to the supporting network element over the connection, and the local connection rerouting function is enabled at the supporting network element. The supporting network element then monitors the connection to detect loss of continuity and reroutes the connection responsive to the detection.

Abstract: Methods and systems for communication network element configuration and connection rerouting are disclosed. For a communication network connection between network elements, one of which supports a local connection rerouting function to detect a loss of continuity on the connection based on continuity check signals and to reroute the connection responsive to the detection and another of which does not support the local connection rerouting function, the non-supporting network element is configured to send continuity check signals to the supporting network element over the connection, and the local connection rerouting function is enabled at the supporting network element. The supporting network element then monitors the connection to detect loss of continuity and reroutes the connection responsive to the detection.

Abstract: An improved network management system and novel management solutions are provided for OSI Layer-3 data network managed entities such as data transport paths and routers are provided. The management solution provides for a concise and progressively detailed presentation of connectivity information related to OSI Layer-3 data network entities to expose OSI Layer-2 and -1 provisioning equipment. Methods are provided for zeroing onto failed equipment using the progressively detailed presentation of connectivity information. Methods are further provided for interaction with OSI Layer-3 managed data transport entities to specify operating parameters. The advantages derived include an improved efficiency in the management, and troubleshooting thereof.