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Network partitioning using encryption

US7194622B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2001
Grant dateMar 20, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/80
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for providing a Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) by use of an encryption states or encryption keys for identifying a VLAN. A table of data including a VLAN and an associated encryption state or key is provided for assignment of encryption states or keys, for devices in a wireless local area network.

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