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Local area network services in a cable modem network

  • US 20050265309A1
  • Filed: 05/10/2005
  • Published: 12/01/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/25/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A network device, comprising:

  • a network interface to allow the device to send and receive traffic across a network;

    a cable connection to allow the device to exchange data with at least one other device across a cable network; and

    a processor to;

    receive traffic having a layer 2 network identifier through the network interface;

    determine if the network identifier is associated with a virtual private network; and

    route the traffic to an appropriate receiving entity through the cable connection if the network identifier is associated with a virtual private network.

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