Last hop topology sensitive multicasting key management
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1. A method of managing multicast key distribution, comprising:
- associating a multicast address with each internal node of a key tree, wherein the key tree is created based on the last hop topology.
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Abstract
A system and method of managing multicast key distribution that includes associating a multicast address with each internal node of the key tree, wherein the key tree is created based on the last hop topology.
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1. A method of managing multicast key distribution, comprising:
- associating a multicast address with each internal node of a key tree, wherein the key tree is created based on the last hop topology.
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