Multiplex communications – Network configuration determination
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-06
2006-06-06
Pezzlo, John (Department: 2662)
Multiplex communications
Network configuration determination
C370S401000, C709S218000, C709S220000, C709S250000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07058022
ABSTRACT:
A method of configuring a network access device having a network address associated with an extra-regional service provider with a new network address associated with a regional access network provider, where the network access device is connected to a regional access network connected to a plurality of extra-regional service networks. The method includes receiving a request from the network access device requesting the release of access to the extra-regional service network, sending a response from the regional access network, and receiving a network address change request using a configuration protocol. In another aspect of the invention, the network address associated with an extra-regional service provider is automatically released when a regional access network server fails to receive a request to renew the network address lease, and a new network address associated with the regional access network is assigned to the network access device.
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Carolan Sean E.
Freeman Brian D.
Sherman Paul A.
AT&T Corp.
Pezzlo John
Roberts Brian
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