Abstract: A VLAN tagging unit associated with a WAN is used to add VLAN tags based upon logical interfaces. In one example, data received across the logical interface is tagged with an associated VLAN ID by the unit. In another embodiment, flow-based VLAN tagging is done in which in addition to the logical interface other indications are used in the VLAN tagging.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 23, 2001
Date of Patent:
August 8, 2006
Assignee:
Tasman Networks, Inc
Inventors:
Anand S. Athreya, Nicholas M. Brailas, Alampoondi E. Natarajan, Nehal Bhau