Method and apparatus for multiple contexts and layer 3 virtual private networks
US7484003B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/164
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method an apparatus for multiple contexts and layer 3 virtual private networks is described. A method comprises providing a layer 3 virtual private network (VPN) to a first customer; providing backbone access to a second customer; and maintaining on a single network element a first set of information for the first customer separately from a second set of information for the second customer.
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