Configuring a network based on a centroid configuration of a group of network entities
US11290329B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/342
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Examples described herein configure a network based on a centroid configuration of a group of network entities. Examples herein include classifying a plurality of network entities into a classification, wherein the network entities are configured on a plurality of network devices that are connected to the network. Examples herein include, based on the classification of the network entities, grouping the network entities into a plurality of groups. Examples herein include determining, for each of the groups, a centroid configuration of the network entities in the group. Examples herein include sending instructions to configure the network according to the centroid configuration of a selected one of the groups, wherein at least one network entity is configured according to the centroid configuration of the selected group in response to receiving the instructions.
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