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Methods, systems, and computer program products for managing access resources in an Internet protocol network

  • US 20070147346A1
  • Filed: 12/22/2005
  • Published: 06/28/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for managing access resources in an Internet protocol (IP) network, the method comprising:

  • receiving a request for IP network service, the request including a required class of service;

    accessing a storage device that specifies routers and resources available on the routers;

    selecting a router from the specified routers and a port on the selected router to perform the requested service, wherein the selecting includes verifying that the resources available on the selected router and port can perform the requested service;

    transmitting instructions to a network configuration system to activate the requested service on the selected router and port, the instructions specifying a quality of service corresponding to the required class of service; and

    updating the storage device to reflect the requested service being activated on the selected router and port.

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