SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MANAGING A NETWORK
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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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39 Claims
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25. A method for providing a managed network, comprising:
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sending, by a computer system and via a first network and to a management center external to the managed network, an activation key indicating the activation of the computer system; receiving, by the computer system, from the management center and via the first network, at least one configuration to cause the computer system 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 system to provide a VPN service, the VPN service to enable the computer system to communicate with at least one remote access client; and an Internet protocol (IP) routing and network interface configuration to cause the computer system to provide an IP routing and network interface service. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A system for providing a managed network, the system comprising:
a computer system comprising at least one processor and operatively associated memory, the computer system 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 system; receive from the management center and via the first network at least one configuration to cause the computer system 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 system to provide a VPN service, the VPN service to enable the computer system to communicate with at least one remote access client; and an Internet protocol (IP) routing and network interface configuration to cause the computer system to provide an IP routing and network interface service. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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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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Granted Patent
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Time in Patent OfficeDays
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US Class Current709/220
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CPC 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...
