Device network address and network prefix correlation
US12348480B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/668
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network device may obtain its Internet Protocol (IP) address information. The network device may receive a device network address assignment message that indicates an IP address of the network device. The network device may receive a router advertisement message that indicates an IP address prefix that includes the IP address and that indicates a prefix length of the IP address prefix. The network device may form an IP interface that specifies the IP address and the prefix length.
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