Abstract: Systems and methods to implement a shared access gateway are provided that facilitate the multiplexing of multiple enterprise VLAN segments through a single device that translates the VLAN communications from the multiple enterprise segments on the customer side into VLAN communications for delivery over a network service provider network. A single shared access gateway is deployed that is connected to multiple enterprise side network segments. SVLAN controller modules monitor the enterprise side ports of the shared access gateway and processes communications received from those ports. Each SVLAN controller module uses IVL and SVL to maintain its separate forwarding database as packets ingress from the customer side and get processed by the SVLAN controller module. A plurality of translation functions are employed for proper encapsulation of VLAN traffic for transmission over a particular service provider network.

Abstract: A shrouded flexible package is provided with an improved continuous laser score line. The score line has end portions adjacent the side seals of the package, which are located above fastener tracks which are enclosed by a shroud portion of the package. The score line contains downwardly and inwardly converging segments joined to a medial score line segment extending along side and generally below the fastener tracks. The score line is preferably formed with a laser energy source.