Distributed, rule based packet redirection
US6836462B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L69/329
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A forwarding agent is implemented on a router. The forwarding agent receives instructions from a service manager for redirecting packets that match the instructions. A packet is received that matches the instructions and the packet is redirected according to the instructions.
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