Managed switching elements used as extenders
US9112811B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/622
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Some embodiments provide a network system that includes a first network and a second network. The first network includes several unmanaged switching elements. The second network includes several managed switching elements. The network system includes a particular managed switching element for communicating network data between the first and second networks.
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