Address resolution in virtual extensible networks
US10581793B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2101/622
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A network element is provided. The network element includes a tunneling endpoint having a virtual address. The tunneling endpoint is configured to receive an address resolution reply that has a destination MAC (media access control) address matching the virtual address of the tunneling endpoint and is from a network device in a first network that includes the tunneling endpoint. The tunneling endpoint is further configured to send the address resolution reply via an interconnect to a further tunneling endpoint in a further network. A method for address resolution in virtual extensible networks is also provided.
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