Methods, apparatuses, and computer program products for facilitating randomized port allocation
US9807112B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/663
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus, and computer program product are provided for facilitating randomized port allocation. An apparatus may include a processor configured to receive a port allocation message from a network management entity. The port allocation message may comprise an encryption key, an initial input value, and a value indicating a number of ports allocated to the apparatus for communication on a network. The processor may be further configured to calculate at least one port allocated to the apparatus with an encryption function based at least in part upon the encryption key and initial input value. Corresponding methods and computer program products are also provided.
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