Method and system for tunneling data using a management protocol
US7969998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S370/908
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system for providing network management communication between a plurality of network elements are disclosed. A method includes creating a tunnel configured for transmitting data between the network elements and transmitting network management information over the tunnel using a network management protocol. The tunnel passes through a gateway network element configured to communicate with the network elements utilizing the network management protocol.
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