Network i.e. computer network, configuring method, involves switching port in set of ports, sending test messages over port, switching port in set of ports and forwarding messages received over port in set of ports

摘要

The method involves switching a port in a set of ports (116, 118, 120, 122) into an operating mode, where test messages (138, 140, 142) are receivable and conveyable over the ports in the operating mode. The test messages are sent over the port in the set of ports. The port in the set of ports is switched to another operating mode, when no test message is received from a network subscriber (102). The messages received over the port in the set of ports are forwarded to the remaining ports in the set of ports, in the latter operating mode. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a computer program product for performing a method for configuring a network (2) a network subscriber comprising a set of ports.