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A data processing system and method are described for permitting a server computer system coupled to a client computer system utilizing a network to remotely modify operation of the client computer system's network hardware. A counter is established within the client computer system for counting a p

A data processing system and method are described for permitting a server computer system coupled to a client computer system utilizing a network to remotely modify operation of the client computer system's network hardware. A counter is established within the client computer system for counting a plurality of network events. A counter threshold is established. Upon the counter reaching the counter threshold, the client computer system's network hardware transmits a message to the server computer system including network statistics information. The network statistics information includes an indication of the counter reaching the counter threshold. In response to a receipt of the message, the server computer system determines whether to modify the operation of the client's network hardware. In response to a determination to modify operation of the network hardware, the server remotely modifies operation of the client's network hardware.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method in a data processing system including a server computer system and a client computer system coupled together utilizing a network for permitting said server computer system to remotely modify operation of said client computer system's network hardware, said meth

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method in a data processing system including a server computer system and a client computer system coupled together utilizing a network for permitting said server computer system to remotely modify operation of said client computer system's network hardware, said method comprising the steps of:establishing a counter in said client computer system for counting a plurality of network events;establishing a counter threshold;upon said counter reaching said counter threshold, said client computer system's network hardware transmitting a message to said server computer system including network statistics information, said network statistics information including an indication of said counter reaching said counter threshold;in response to a receipt of said message, said server computer system determining whether to modify operation of said network hardware; andin response to a determination to modify operation of said network hardware, said server computer system remotely modifying operation of said network hardware.