Method and system for managing multiple networks over a set of ports
US7450595B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L49/354
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system has a switch that allows virtual private networks to be created dynamically. The system includes at least one network. The system also includes a computer having an address. The system also includes a plurality of ports for coupling to the computer. The system also includes a switch that assigns one of the plurality of ports to a private network according to the address of the computer. The switch assigns the port by correlating the address with an address list.
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