Method and apparatus for providing backup internet access
First Claim
1. A system for providing backup Internet access, the system comprising:
- a local network server, a primary router connected to the local network server, the primary router for directing data to/from a primary internet backbone;
a primary local communications circuit connected to the primary router, the primary local communications circuit employing a primary transmission medium;
a primary point of presence connected to the primary local communications circuit, the primary point of presence for providing internet access via the primary internet backbone;
a secondary router connected to the local network server, the secondary router for directing data to/from a secondary internet backbone;
a secondary local communications circuit connected to the secondary router, the secondary local communications circuit employing a secondary transmission medium different than the primary transmission medium;
a secondary point of presence connected to the secondary local communications circuit, the secondary point of presence for providing internet access via the secondary internet backbone; and
control logic operative to detect a failure to provide internet access via the primary router and automatically direct communication to the secondary router;
thereby providing backup internet access.
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Abstract
A method, an apparatus and a system for providing secondary or backup Internet access are disclosed. The system includes a local network server having a primary router for directing data to/from a primary Internet backbone and a secondary router for directing data to/from a secondary Internet backbone. The primary router is connected to a primary local communications circuit employing a primary transmission medium. A primary point of presence is connected to the primary local communication circuit, and thereby provides primary Internet access via a primary Internet backbone. The secondary router is connected to a secondary local communications circuit employing a secondary transmission medium different than the primary transmission medium. A secondary point of presence is connected to the secondary local communication circuit, and thereby provides secondary Internet access via a secondary Internet backbone. The system employs control logic for detecting a failure to provide Internet access via the primary router, and for directing communication to the secondary router. A method and an apparatus for providing secondary Internet access are also disclosed.
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1. A system for providing backup Internet access, the system comprising:
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a local network server, a primary router connected to the local network server, the primary router for directing data to/from a primary internet backbone;
a primary local communications circuit connected to the primary router, the primary local communications circuit employing a primary transmission medium;
a primary point of presence connected to the primary local communications circuit, the primary point of presence for providing internet access via the primary internet backbone;
a secondary router connected to the local network server, the secondary router for directing data to/from a secondary internet backbone;
a secondary local communications circuit connected to the secondary router, the secondary local communications circuit employing a secondary transmission medium different than the primary transmission medium;
a secondary point of presence connected to the secondary local communications circuit, the secondary point of presence for providing internet access via the secondary internet backbone; and
control logic operative to detect a failure to provide internet access via the primary router and automatically direct communication to the secondary router;
thereby providing backup internet access. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for providing backup internet access, the method comprising:
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detecting a failure in equipment connecting a local network to a primary internet backbone; and
directing communication to a secondary router, the secondary router for routing communication to a secondary internet backbone, the secondary internet backbone being geographically distinct from the primary internet backbone, the secondary internet backbone dedicated to providing secondary internet access. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A system for providing backup internet access, the system comprising:
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means for detecting a failure in equipment connecting a local network to a primary internet backbone; and
means for directing communication to a secondary router, the secondary router for routing communication to a secondary internet backbone, the secondary internet backbone being geographically distinct from the primary internet backbone, the secondary internet backbone dedicated to providing secondary internet access. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. An apparatus for providing backup internet access, the apparatus comprising:
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a processor;
a memory connected to said processor storing a program to control the operation of said processor;
the processor operative with the program in the memory to;
detect a failure in equipment connecting a local network to a primary internet backbone; and
direct communication to a secondary router, the secondary router for routing communication to a secondary internet backbone, the secondary internet backbone being geographically distinct from the primary internet backbone, the secondary internet backbone dedicated to providing secondary internet access. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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