The state machine 750 is similar to the state machine 740, except that the state machine 750 is operable to perform the various functions with respect to the second application operating over the other network (the other of Route A or Route B). For example, the state machine 750 performs CSMA/CA functions (e.g., using back-off timer 758 and VCS timer 756) in accordance with protocols associated with the second application. The state machine 740 and the state machine 750 are mutually operable to share state information between the state machines such that, for example, CSMA/CA functions can be interleaved to avoid collisions and improve network throughput.