Computed client identifier in DHCP
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1. A method comprising:
- receiving a transformation instruction from a command source;
in response to receiving a request from a client for a network address, applying the transformation instruction to the client request to generate a client identity pattern; and
assigning a network address from a pool of network addresses to the client based on the client identity pattern.
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Abstract
A method performed by a DHCP server. The method involves receiving a transformation instruction from a user or other command source. The method further involves in response to receiving a request from a client for a network address, applying the transformation instruction to the client request to generate a client identity pattern; and assigning a network address from a pool of network addresses to the client based on the client identity pattern. Apparatus for use in practicing the method are also claimed.
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21 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving a transformation instruction from a command source; in response to receiving a request from a client for a network address, applying the transformation instruction to the client request to generate a client identity pattern; and assigning a network address from a pool of network addresses to the client based on the client identity pattern. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus comprising:
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a user interface configured to receive a transformation instruction from a user; a network interface configured to receive a request from a client for a network address; logic configured to; in response to receiving a request from a client for a network address, apply the transformation instruction to the client request to generate a client identity pattern, the application of the transformation instruction to the client request not modifying the client request; and assign a network address from a pool of network addresses to the client based on the client identity pattern. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An apparatus comprising:
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means for receiving a transformation instruction from a command source; a network interface configured to receive a request from a client for a network address; means for; in response to receiving a request from a client for a network address, applying the transformation instruction to the client request to generate a client identity pattern, the application of the transformation instruction to the client request not modifying the client request; and assigning a network address from a pool of network addresses to the client based on the client identity pattern. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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