Methods and apparatus for creating addresses
US7848327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/677
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In a first aspect, a first method is provided for creating a media access control (MAC) address for a device. The first method includes the steps of (1) obtaining one or more identifiers; (2) obtaining a first MAC address; and (3) creating at least a second MAC address based on the one or more identifiers and the first MAC address. Numerous other aspects are provided.
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