Load sharing and redundancy scheme
US7006431B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 26, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 28, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/58
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for providing a device for forwarding packets in a network are disclosed. A first router and a second router having a shared set of interfaces are provided, enabling the first router and the second router to share forwarding data for forwarding packets on the shared set of interfaces.
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