Resolving network address conflicts
US9756010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/103
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Exemplary systems and methods resolve an IP address conflict in a network system, including network systems in a virtual computing environment. An IP address monitor receives a message from a first device connected to a network or a second device connecting to the network. The message includes an indication of a network address conflict between the first and second devices. The IP address monitor detects the IP address conflict from the message, selects one of the first and second devices to disconnect from the network, and sends a message to disconnect the selected device from the network. A new IP address is received for the selected device, and the IP address monitor sends a message to reconnect the selected device to the network.
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