CPC H04L 45/48 (2013.01) [H04L 41/12 (2013.01); H04L 45/02 (2013.01); H04L 45/16 (2013.01); H04L 45/7453 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A computer-implemented method for minimizing data interruptions in a network, comprising:
upon detecting a first network device joining the network, sending a first indication to at least a second network device that the first network device is in an overload state for a predetermined amount of time;
after the predetermined amount of time has elapsed, sending a second indication to at least the second network device that the first network device has exited the overload state; and
updating a topology of the network comprising the first network device and at least the second network device, after the first network device has exited the overload state.
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