Network protocol processing for routing and bridging
US7359380B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L61/2514
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus for routing and bridging are described. An address from a packet is obtained and used to find an index in a table. If the address is found in the table, the index stored in association with the address obtained. The index is stored in a data structure associated with the packet.
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