Virtual network interface management for network functions using network definitions
US11979292B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/0895
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Network rules established on a device can establish communication protocol between applications running on the device and interfaces connected to the device. For example, a network rule can establish which application(s) can access which interface(s), and when an application is not assigned to an interface, the application is not granted network access to the interface(s). In some instances, interfaces can be aggregated together to create an aggregation (e.g., link aggregation or a bridge aggregation), thus allowing the network rule to use the aggregation for multiple applications. An aggregation, such as a link aggregation, can be established as a shared rule that allows access to the interface by multiple applications. Alternatively, an aggregation, such as a bridge aggregation, can be established as a reserve rule that permits only a particular application, and no other application(s), access to the interface.
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