Method and system for processing network traffic using expanded labels
US10972383B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/645
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for managing traffic in a network. The method includes receiving an overlay frame comprising a header portion and obtaining, from the header portion, a first label and a second label. The method further includes generating an expanded label comprising the first label and the second label, making a first determination that an overlay network table comprises an entry for the expanded label, and based on the first determination, processing the overlay frame using the entry.
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