Patent ID: 6654347
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: H04L

Abstract:
A system for dynamically implementing a plurality of virtual local area networks (â€œVLANsâ€ ) across multiple sites, the system comprising:a first VLAN-capable switch located at a first site; a first uniquely identified system under test (â€œSUTâ€ ), controlled by a step diskette, located at said first site and connected to said first VLAN-capable switch via a first burn rack switch; a second VLAN-capable switch located at a second site remote from said first site; a second uniquely identified SUT, controlled by a step diskette, located at said second site and connected to said second VLAN-capable switch via a second burn rack switch; and means for connecting said first VLAN-capable switch to said second VLAN capable switch such that said first and second SUTs are connected to and disconnected from a single virtual private network (â€œVPNâ€ ).