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System and method for grouping multiple VLANs into a single 802.11 IP multicast domain

US7301946B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2003
Grant dateNov 27, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0272
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for identifying and grouping multiple virtual local area networks into a single multicast domain is provided. The system and method may be configured to designate a virtual local area network within as a multicast virtual local area network to streamline the delivery of multicast messages via a network. A station may be configured with multiple group keys so that it can receive messages from multiple broadcast or multicast domains.

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