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System and method for dynamic distributed communication

  • US 8,098,605 B2
  • Filed: 08/27/2008
  • Issued: 01/17/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/08/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of adding a new distribution point to a network of distribution points, the method comprising:

  • maintaining, at an existing distribution point, a pool of IP addresses and a pool of ATM addresses;

    establishing a connection between the new distribution point and at least the existing distribution point in the network of distribution points, wherein the new distribution point comprises an IP/ATM switch;

    assigning to the new distribution point an IP address from the pool of IP addresses and an ATM address from the pool of ATM addresses;

    receiving, at the new distribution point, a new pool of IP addresses and a new pool of ATM addresses to assign to clients of the new distribution point;

    forming a peer-to-peer relationship at an OSI network layer between the new distribution point and at least the existing distribution point; and

    forming a peer-to-peer relationship at an OSI data link layer between the new distribution point and at least the existing distribution point.

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