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Method and apparatus for using network address information to improve the performance of network transactions

  • US 5,862,220 A
  • Filed: 06/03/1996
  • Issued: 01/19/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/03/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A client network interface device having a processor and a memory coupled to said processor, the memory having stored therein sequences of instructions to be executed by said processor, said instructions comprising:

  • a first instruction for accessing a first server over a secure data communication line to obtain a client encryption key;

    a second instruction for accessing a second server over an unsecure data communication line to establish a connection with said second server;

    a third instruction for encrypting information sent to said second erver over said connection using said client encryption key obtained from said first server; and

    a fourth instruction for decrypting information received from said second server over said connection using said client encryption key obtained from said first server.

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