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VLAN advertisement and automated configuration

US9019967B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 30, 2012
Grant dateApr 28, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L61/2596
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A gratuitous address resolution protocol frame is sent from an information handling system upon detection of VLAN status change the information handling system. A status flag included in the address resolution protocol frame provides a switch that receives the frame with the status change, such as the addition or removal of a VLAN at the information handling system.

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