Method and apparatus for parameter borrowing for network address translator configuration
US6807184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/255
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for parameter borrowing for network address translator (NAT) configuration by receiving, at a first dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) device, a DHCP lease request from a client, determining, from the DHCP lease request, first communication parameters of the client, and enabling the determined first communication parameters to be used by a second DHCP device, the determined first communication parameters adapted for use in upstream DHCP lease requests by the second DHCP device.
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