Method for IP routing when using dynamic VLANs with web based authentication
US8189600B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/467
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus and computer program product for providing IP Routing when using dynamic virtual local area networks (VLANs) with web based authentication. A downstream VLAN is assigned to a first switch port of a first network device. A first upstream VLAN is also assigned to the first switch port of the first network device. The first upstream VLAN is changed to a second upstream VLAN upon authentication, and the downstream VLAN is maintained.
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