Use of virtual network interfaces and a websocket based transport mechanism to realize secure node-to-site and site-to-site virtual private network solutions
US9231918B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0869
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques are provided herein for enabling a virtual private network (VPN) using a bidirectional, full duplex transport channel configured to send and receive application layer data packets. At a source network device that hosts a VPN client, the VPN client is configured with a bidirectional, full duplex transport channel that is configured to send and receive Open Systems Interconnection application layer data packets. The VPN client is also configured with a virtual network interface that operates to virtually link the VPN client with the transport channel.
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