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System and method for dynamic distributed communication

  • US 8,457,027 B2
  • Filed: 12/27/2011
  • Issued: 06/04/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/08/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of adding a new distribution point to a network of distribution points, the method comprising:

  • maintaining, with a first existing distribution point, a pool of network addresses;

    establishing connections between a new distribution point and a plurality of existing distribution points, the plurality of existing distribution points comprising the first existing distribution point;

    assigning, with the first existing distribution point, a network address, from the pool of network addresses, to the new distribution point;

    providing the new distribution point with a second pool of network addresses to assign to clients of the new distribution point; and

    forming a peer-to-peer relationship between the new distribution point and two or more of the plurality of existing distribution points.

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