Methods and apparatus to dynamically control connectivity within virtual private networks
US9401844B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L65/611
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus to dynamically control connectivity within VPNs are disclosed. A disclosed example method includes a route server for storing an indication in an entry for a first pair of provider edge routers in a virtual private network (intra-VPN) connectivity database, the intra-VPN connectivity database including entries for a plurality of pairs of provider edge routers. The indication to define an additional connectivity for the first pair of provider edge routers beyond connectivity defined in a virtual private network routing and forwarding table associated with a first provider edge router of the first pair of provider edge routers. The first pair of provider edge routers including a second provider edge router to which the first provider edge router is to be communicatively coupled.
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