Demarcation point for ethernet service and methods of providing ethernet service
US8861533B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 20, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L12/66
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems and devices are provided that facilitate the provision of Ethernet service between remotely located Ethernet local area networks (LANs). At least one network interface unit (NIU) is provided that is configured to provide an Ethernet interface between service provider equipment and customer equipment so as to provide Ethernet service between a service provider network and an Ethernet local area network (LAN) running at a customer facility. The NIU is further configured to manage the Ethernet service between the service provider network and the Ethernet LAN running at the customer facility.
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