9 Computers, computer hardware and computer peripherals, namely, switches, access devices used in the telecommunication networks, bridges, routers, gateways, multiplexors, add-drop multiplexors, digital cross-connects, hubs, firewalls computers, fiber optic terminals, repeaters, route servers, computer interface (PCI) adapter circuit boards, network interface circuit boards, network management stations, comprising computer monitors, microprocessors, and application specific integrated circuit, microprocessors, computer software for operating all of the foregoing and computer network management software