Method and system for managing a network having multiple domains
US7706382B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q3/0062
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Exemplary embodiments are directed to a system and method for managing a network having multiple domains. An exemplary method includes identifying a router interface connected with a switch; assigning a Layer 2 identifier to the interface, wherein the identifier uniquely identifies a Layer 2 domain within the network; and assigning the Layer 2 identifier to the switch.
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