Method and system for initiating a virtual private network over a shared network on behalf of a wireless terminal
US7768941B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/181
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A VPN server on a radio access network may initiate a virtual private network (VPN) over a shared network, e.g., Internet, on behalf of a wireless terminal. The VPN may span the shared network, but not span the radio access network. As a result, the radio access network may be able to analyze and manipulate data sent by the wireless terminal. Additionally, the VPN may securely transport the data through the shared network.
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