The present invention provides a system and method for effective troubleshooting of a network. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a system for troubleshooting a network having a plurality of network elements. A management station may be coupled to one of the network elements for signaling...http://www.google.com/patents/US6810496?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6810496 - System and method for troubleshooting a network