Method of using static maps in a virtual private network
US6529513B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 4, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S370/911
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for providing routing information for use in virtual private networks is disclosed. The method supports a variety of different secure network topologies. According to the method a static map is generated including information on each static gateway and resources accessible therethrough. The map also contains security information for accessing and authenticating a gateway.
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