IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO NETWORKS

摘要

A network comprising a plurality of nodes (10 - 17) interconnected by communication links (20 - 27), wherein the nodes comprise pairs of nodes (10, 17) configured as maintenance end points. Each maintenance end point of each pair is configured to transmit continuity check messages to the other maintenance end point of the pair. Each maintenance end point is arranged to transmit a continuity check message according to a schedule such that an impact of transmission of the continuity check message on the network resources is reduced.