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Network protocol processing for routing and bridging

US7359380B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2003
Grant dateApr 15, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2026

Classification

  • 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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