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Methods, systems, and computer readable media for selecting a software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) link using network slice information

US11716283B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2021
Grant dateAug 1, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/124
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and computer readable media for selecting a software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) link using network slice information are disclosed. One method occurs at an SD-WAN controller implemented using at least one processor, the method comprises: receiving a packet containing packet header information including at least one internet protocol (IP) address; determining, using the packet header information, a link selection rule for selecting an SD-WAN link for transmission, wherein the link selection rule uses transmission characteristics associated with the packet, wherein the transmission characteristics are discerned using network slice information associated with the packet; selecting, using the link selection rule, the SD-WAN link; and transmitting the packet via the SD-WAN link.

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