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Method and system for managing a network having multiple domains

US8045560B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2009
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 28, 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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