Managing a virtual private network
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1. A graphical user interface for use in managing a virtual private network, the graphical user interface comprising:
- a display of virtual private network elements, the different elements being selectable by a user;
a collection of palettes that provide virtual private network sub-elements associated with the virtual private network elements, the palette displayed being controlled by user selection of an element;
a collection of properties dialogs that receive user input configuring the virtual private network elements and/or sub-elements, the properties dialog displayed being controlled by user selection of an element from the display of virtual private network elements; and
a wizard that enables the user to configure one or more of the virtual private network elements by interacting with a preprogrammed series of dialogs which query the user for different sets of virtual private network element characteristics.
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Abstract
Managing a virtual private network includes providing a graphical user interface for displaying one or more virtual private network subscribers and one or more computers offering virtual private network functions. The graphical user interface is programmed to display tunnels associated with either the subscribers and/or the computers offering virtual private network functions based on user input.
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1. A graphical user interface for use in managing a virtual private network, the graphical user interface comprising:
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a display of virtual private network elements, the different elements being selectable by a user;
a collection of palettes that provide virtual private network sub-elements associated with the virtual private network elements, the palette displayed being controlled by user selection of an element;
a collection of properties dialogs that receive user input configuring the virtual private network elements and/or sub-elements, the properties dialog displayed being controlled by user selection of an element from the display of virtual private network elements; and
a wizard that enables the user to configure one or more of the virtual private network elements by interacting with a preprogrammed series of dialogs which query the user for different sets of virtual private network element characteristics. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A graphical user interface for use in managing a virtual private network, the graphical user interface comprising:
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a hierarchical tree that includes different extranet switches, the different extranet switches being selectable by a user;
a collection of palettes that provide groupings of extranet switch attributes, the palette displayed being controlled by user selection of an extranet switch;
a collection of properties dialogs that collect information associated with the extranet switch attributes, the properties dialog displayed being controlled by user selection of an element; and
a wizard that enables the user to configure one or more of the virtual private network elements by interacting with a preprogrammed series of dialogs which query the user for different sets of virtual private network element characteristics.
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Current AssigneeRPX Clearinghouse LLC (RPX Corporation)
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Original AssigneeNortel Networks Limited (Nortel Networks Corporation)
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InventorsMilillo, James M., Desroches, Melissa L., Poisson, Matthew W.
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Primary Examiner(s)Cabeca, John
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Assistant Examiner(s)Vu, Kieu D.
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Application NumberUS09/285,424Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,936 DaysField of Search345/735, 345/734, 345/733, 345/736, 345/769, 345/764, 345/810, 345/853, 345/969, 345/841, 345/854, 345/855, 345/771, 345/835, 709/203, 709/224, 709/223, 709/220, 709/221US Class Current715/735CPC Class CodesH04L 12/4641 Virtual LANs, VLANs, e.g. v...H04L 41/0213 Standardised network manage...H04L 41/22 comprising specially adapte...H04L 41/40 using virtualisation of net...
