Method and apparatus for virtual private networks

Details Method and apparatus for virtual private networks Method and apparatus for virtual private networks

2006-01-03

2006-01-03

Ngo, Ricky (Department: 2663)

Multiplex communications

Pathfinding or routing

Switching a message which includes an address header

C370S230000, C370S409000, C370S474000, C713S400000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06982984

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for virtual private networks (VPNs) is described. A computer implemented method comprises determining a set of endpoints for a generic routing encapsulation (GRE) tunnel, determining a key (the key corresponding to a VPN), dynamically establishing the GRE tunnel with the set of endpoints and the key, and processing a set of GRE traffic for the VPN.

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