Utilizing multiple mesh network gateways in a shared access network
CA 2884061 C · Owner: Firetide, Inc. · Inventors: Jetcheva, Jorgeta; Kanodia, Sachin; Repakula, Murali
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A mesh network, operating as a virtual Ethernet switch includes multiple nodes operating as Mesh Network Gateway Interfaces (mesh NGIs) enabled for communication with one or more shared access networks. Selectively coupling the multiple NGIs to the same shared access network provides redundancy and load balancing aimed at improving the reliability and performance of the network. A first architecture is based on a gateway group including a plurality of NGIs enabled to communicate with a single shared access network via a designated broadcast server elected from among the NGIs. A second architecture is based on a plurality of (physical) NGIs enabled to communicate with a single shared access …
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- Filed July 26, 2006 and granted August 15, 2017. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended July 26, 2026.
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