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From: hardiman@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Paul V Hardiman)
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Subject: Ethernet "heartbeat"
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Date: 15 May 91 19:32:37 GMT
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While looking through vendor literature for Ethernet repeaters and
transceivers I've noticed several references to something called a
"heartbeat".  Can anyone give me a short summary of what a "heartbeat"
is and whether or not I should choose equipment that supports it?

Thanks,
Paul Hardiman
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee