Method and system for communicating over a segmented virtual private network (VPN)
US8976798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0428
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An approach for providing secure communication services is disclosed. A secure (e.g., a Virtual Private Network (VPN)) tunnel from a source node over an access network, such as a satellite network, to a destination node, wherein the nodes are external to the network. A connection that supports a mechanism for enhancing performance of the network is established for a portion of the secure tunnel that traverses the network.
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