Computer network encryption/decryption device
US5444782A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 19, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0428
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer network encryption/decryption device includes at least one microprocessor, microprocessor support hardware, at least two network ports for connecting to upstream and downstream networks, memory hardware for storing program, configuration, and keylist data, and data encryption/decryption hardware. The device operates in one of two modes by selectively encrypting or decrypting packets or portions of packets based on information contained in a packer's header.
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