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Routing network traffic based on DNS

US12177116B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2023
Grant dateDec 24, 2024
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L45/64
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method may include receiving a domain name system (DNS) query at a network device, where the DNS query may be associated with a traffic flow identified for rerouting through an alternative path utilizing an alternative network device instead of a default path. The method may also include rewriting the DNS query such that the DNS query is routed through the alternative network device along the alternative path and to a DNS server associated with the alternative path. The method may additionally include receiving a DNS response from the DNS server, where a resource identified in the DNS response may be based on the DNS query coming through the alternative network device.

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