Patent Number:
7,085,277
Title:
Service management of multiple independent forwarding realms
Abstract:
A method of administratively dividing an emulated local area network (LANE) into multiple independent forwarding realms thereby restricting the connectivity of a particular local area network (LAN) to other LANs. The method also introduces the ability of allocating a number of forwarding realms to a service user (Customer).
Inventors:
Proulx; Denis (Kanata, CA), Kasvand; Angelica (Kanata, CA), Bolder; Ron (Nepean, CA)
Assignee:
Alcatel Canada Inc.
International Classification:
H04L 12/56 (20060101)
Expiration Date:
8/01/02018