Methods and devices for converting routing data from one protocol to another in a virtual private network
US9124567B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/085
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Data (e.g., instructions) used to route Internet Protocol traffic is converted from one protocol to another (e.g., MPLS to Virtual Router) or vice-versa. This allows routers and other network devices based on either protocol to co-exist in the same network.
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