Assigning network device subnets to perform network activities using network device information
US9965366B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L41/5054
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques and systems for performing a network activity within a network. The technique includes assigning one or a plurality of network devices subnets with network devices for performing network activities. Network devices within the assigned network device subnets can be assigned to act as a primary network device and a backup network device. The primary network device can perform the network activity. The backup network devices can monitor the primary network device and continue performing the network activities if the primary network device fails or is rogue.
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