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Architecture for virtual private networks

US7010702B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2000
Grant dateMar 7, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2212/00
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Protocols and architecture for secure virtual private networks. Intraenterprise data communications are supported in a secure manner over the Internet or other public network space with the implementation of secure virtual private networks. Members of a virtual private network group exchange data that may be compressed, encrypted and authenticated, if the exchange is between members of the group.

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