Systems and methods for managing a network
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1. A method for providing a managed network, comprising:
- sending, by a computer network management device, via a first network and to a management center external to the managed network, an activation key indicating the activation of the computer network management device;
in response to the sending of the activation key, receiving, by the computer network management device, from the management center and via the first network, at least one configuration to cause the computer network management device to provide at least one managed network service for the managed network, wherein the at least one configuration comprises;
a virtual private network (VPN) configuration to cause the computer network management device to provide a VPN service, the VPN service to enable a remote access client device in communication with the network management device via the first network to communicate securely with at least one network element of the managed network; and
an internet protocol (IP) routing and network interface configuration to cause the computer network management device to provide an IP routing and network interface service.
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Abstract
A method of managing a network. The method includes receiving an activation key transmitted from a device connected to the network, automatically transmitting a configuration to the device, automatically maintaining the configuration of the device, and receiving log information from the device.
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1. A method for providing a managed network, comprising:
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sending, by a computer network management device, via a first network and to a management center external to the managed network, an activation key indicating the activation of the computer network management device; in response to the sending of the activation key, receiving, by the computer network management device, from the management center and via the first network, at least one configuration to cause the computer network management device to provide at least one managed network service for the managed network, wherein the at least one configuration comprises; a virtual private network (VPN) configuration to cause the computer network management device to provide a VPN service, the VPN service to enable a remote access client device in communication with the network management device via the first network to communicate securely with at least one network element of the managed network; and an internet protocol (IP) routing and network interface configuration to cause the computer network management device to provide an IP routing and network interface service. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for providing a managed network, the system comprising:
a computer network management device comprising at least one processor and operatively associated memory, the computer network management device programmed to; send via a first network and to a management center external to the managed network, an activation key indicating the activation of the computer network management device; in response to the sending of the activation key, receive from the management center and via the first network at least one configuration to cause the computer network management device to provide at least one managed network service for the managed network, wherein the at least one configuration comprises; a virtual private network (VPN) configuration to cause the computer network management device to provide a VPN service, the VPN service to enable a remote access client device in communication with the network management device via the first network to communicate securely with at least one network element of the managed network; and an internet protocol (IP) routing and network interface configuration to cause the computer network management device to provide an IP routing and network interface service. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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Current AssigneeClearpath Networks Incorporated
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Original AssigneeClearpath Networks Incorporated
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InventorsStaats, Robert T., Young, Clifford H.
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Primary Examiner(s)Lee, Chun-Kuan
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Assistant Examiner(s)ABAD, FARLEY J
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Application NumberUS13/272,311Publication NumberTime in Patent Office439 DaysField of Search710/64, 709/220, 709/221, 709/222, 709/223US Class Current710/64CPC Class CodesH04L 41/0806 for initial configuration o...H04L 41/082 the condition being updates...H04L 41/0846 based on copy from other el...H04L 41/0853 by actively collecting conf...H04L 41/0869 Validating the configuratio...H04L 41/0893 Assignment of logical group...H04L 41/0894 Policy-based network config...H04L 41/0895 Configuration of virtualise...H04L 41/50 Network service management,...H04L 41/5003 Managing SLA; Interaction b...H04L 63/0227 Filtering policies mail mes...H04L 63/0272 Virtual private networksH04L 63/0428 wherein the data content is...H04L 63/10 for controlling access to d...H04L 63/102 Entity profilesH04L 63/1441 Countermeasures against mal...H04L 63/20 for managing network securi...
