Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput – Network computer configuring
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-09
2007-10-09
Harrell, Robert B. (Department: 2142)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: multicomput
Network computer configuring
Reexamination Certificate
active
09535279
ABSTRACT:
The present invention includes a method and apparatus for automatically assigning a network address to a network device in an electronic communications network carrying inter-device communication packets to and from electronic devices located at assigned network addresses. The network device, also referred to as an appliance, communicates with at least one other network device to collect information from inter-device communication packets, which contain network address assignment information. From the network address assignment information in the communication packets, the appliance determines an available network address. The appliance assumes the available network address. The appliance may access a remote network device to retrieve an available, permanent, network configuration, including IP address.
REFERENCES:
patent: 6061739 (2000-05-01), Reed et al.
patent: 6233616 (2001-05-01), Reid
Comer, D.E., “Bootstrap and Autoconfiguration (BOOTP, DHCP).” InInternetworking with TCP/IP, vol. 1: Principles, Protocols and Architecture, (NJ: Prentice Hall), pp. 372, 373 (1995).
Kaashoek M. Frans
Lu Gang
O'Toole James
Cisco Technology Inc.
Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds P.C.
Harrell Robert B.
LandOfFree
Method and apparatus for automatic network address assignment does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Method and apparatus for automatic network address assignment, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method and apparatus for automatic network address assignment will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-3855095