IP addressing in joined private networks
OwnerMark Enrightinventor
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Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for mitigating addressing conflicts in joined networks. For example, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing conflicts in a virtual private network (VPN) can be mitigated by automatically changing an address of a gateway of one network when another network is placed in communication therewith. A destination network address translation (DNAT) filter can be used to direct packets to the new address of the gateway.
Claims23
A method for mitigating conflicts in a network, the method comprising automatically changing an address of a first network when a second network is placed in communication therewith.
A network device comprising:
- at least one port for facilitating communication with a network;
- and
- circuitry configured to be in communication with a first network and to mitigate conflicts by automatically changing an address thereof when a second network is placed in communication therewith.
A network device comprising:
- means for communicating with a network;
- and
- means for mitigating conflicts by automatically changing an address of the network when a second network is placed in communication with the network.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.