Route topology discovery in data networks
US10320653B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/123
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for performing topology discovery in a data network is provided. Network elements utilizing a distance-vector protocol, such as EIGRP, advertises routes and metric information. A resource control point or other element analyzes the advertised routes and metrics and determines the nexthop, thereby providing a topology map of the network.
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