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Address restriction method, address restriction program, and address restriction apparatus

US7512709B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2003
Grant dateMar 31, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 7, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2101/604
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A router obtains a network address generated by a PC connected to a LAN, and the identification data (MAC address) unique to the PC. When the obtained network address does not match the network address (EUI-64) generated from the obtained identification data unique to the PC according to a predetermined rule, the router sends a collision message.

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