Multi-protocol network and method of switching protocols

摘要

A multi-routing protocol network (100, 200) and methods (400, 500) of operating wireless devices (102, 104) in the network that allow the network to be switched from one routing protocol to another are provided. Wireless devices initiate communication with devices that are already part of the network, or are starting the network, and transmit information indicative of supported routing protocols. Subsequently the devices receive commands to operate according to particular routing protocols.