beaconing

Noun

 * 1)  A continuous signaling of error conditions on a LAN, or small packets on a wireless LAN (WLAN).
 * 2)  In a token ring network, the process of isolating a fault domain with signals, so that recovery actions can take place.
 * 1)  In a token ring network, the process of isolating a fault domain with signals, so that recovery actions can take place.