Assigning a random static IP address in a quarantine network
US8788707B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/604
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for assigning a random static IP address in a quarantine network is disclosed. An initial IP address is selected from a set of reserved IP addresses. The selected IP address is assigned to a device in a quarantine network. A random static IP address is determined. The uniqueness within the quarantine network of the random static IP address is verified. The random static IP address is assigned to the device if the random static IP address is unique.
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