METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING A CONTROL CHANNEL IN A DATA NETWORK

摘要

Methods and apparatus for providing a control channel in a data network. A method is provided that operates to provide a control channel in a data network. The method includes receiving one or more server digests, and generating a control channel digest from the one or more server digests. The method also includes communicating with a device, and transmitting the control channel digest to the device.