System and method for packet forwarding
US7522627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L45/38
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a system and method for packet forwarding. The packet forwarding improves the performance of common network security applications. The system includes an operating system kernel, a plurality of packet forwarding paths, and a packet classifier. The method includes receiving network packets, receiving state information from a plurality of external agents, selecting a forwarding path from a plurality of forwarding paths based on the state information, and transmitting packets.
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