A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CREATING, DELETING, AND MAINTAINING LOGICAL NETWORKS

摘要

A system and method for creating, deleting, and maintaining logical networks (145) based on the needs of a network. Logical networks (145) are created on a physical network and can be encrypted (107) to further isolate the logical networks. Logical network addresses are maintained for network nodes and aged on responses from network nodes. Network nodes can be detected and added (401) to additional logical networks (145) based on network or users needs. Network nodes can be added (401) or removed (601) on a as needs basis. Additionally, logical networks can be removed (601) based on system needs.