Configuring interfaces of a switch using templates
US8108673B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 29, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/08
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Configuring an interface of a switch includes sending an authentication request requesting authentication for an endpoint from a switch to an authentication server. The switch comprises interfaces and is operable to access templates, where a template is operable to generate one or more interface commands for an interface. An instruction is received from the authentication server. The instruction instructs the switch to apply an identified template to an interface, where the identified template is identified by the authentication server as associated with the endpoint. The identified template is applied to configure the interface according to the instruction.
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