An extension of a Link Aggregation Protocol (LAP) over the network allows current Ethernet point-to-point LAPs to operate across a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN). A maximum disjoint path algorithm allows selection of a plurality of alternative end-to-end physical routes between two data terminals. These...http://www.google.com.hk/patents/US20030128706?utm_source=gb-gplus-share專利 US20030128706 - Extension of link aggregation protocols over the network