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Method for setting an encryption key for logical network separation

US7529372B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2003
Grant dateMay 5, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/20
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method is described for reliably transferring a node in a communications network from one Logical Network to another Logical Network. The system and method is reliable and robust with respect to potentially varying implementations of host devices in the communications network, and is compatible with other network management operations as specified in HomePlug Specifications.

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