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Method and system for managing network nodes which communicate via connectivity services of a service provider

US7643434B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2004
Grant dateJan 5, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L43/091
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is disclosed for managing network nodes, such as the nodes of a network, which communicate via connectivity services of a service provider. An exemplary method includes discovering status and configuration information for each set of nodes grouped by the service provider; and assigning a name to each set of nodes.

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