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Efficient ARP bindings distribution in VPN networks

US11323409B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Arista Networks, Inc. · US

Inventors

Amit Dattatray Ranpise · San Jose, US
Rajesh Semwal · Santa Clara, US
Alton Lo · Fremont, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 17, 2020
Grant date	May 3, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 17, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH04L2101/622
WIPO fieldDigital communication
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In response to receiving an ASR message, a VTEP generates a specially modified control plane message advertising the IP-to-MAC binding of the ASR message. The control plane message may be modified to indicate that it is not to be used for MAC learning. The control plane message is advertised over the network. When an intended recipient receives the message, it uses that message just for the IP-to-MAC binding. When an unintended recipient receives the message, it may drop it as invalid.

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