Management of network configuration and address provisioning
US9813527B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 4, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/686
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided are systems and methods for network management and configuration, Exemplary methods can comprise communicating a first message to a network device. The first message can specify one of a first protocol or a second protocol. Methods can comprise configuring a first logical address for the network device based at least on the first message. Methods can comprise communicating a second message to the network device. The second message can specify one of a first mode, directing the network device to use the first protocol to connect to a network, or a second mode, directing the network device to use the second protocol to connect to the network. Methods can also comprise receiving a notification to release the first logical address from the network device. Methods can further comprise configuring a second logical address for the network device that can be defined according to the second message.
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