Virtual network addresses

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2003-05-30

2008-10-21

Chan, Wing F. (Department: 2619)

Multiplex communications

Network configuration determination

C370S392000, C370S400000, C370S475000, C709S222000, C709S226000, C709S245000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07440415

ABSTRACT:
Systems, methods and devices for virtual network addresses. A method comprises processing a request from a requestor to create a plurality of software network devices having a corresponding plurality of media access control (MAC) addresses. The MAC addresses may be allocated to a network interface circuit. The MAC addresses and the software network devices may be provided to the requestor. Incoming data units may be received from a network via a driver and a demultiplexor. Outgoing data units may be sent on to the network via a driver.

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